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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.32, 1,682.64 and 695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.32, 1,682.64 and 695.28 is: 959.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.32 : 1,682.64 = 695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.32/1,682.64 = 695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.32x = 1,682.64 × 695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.32x = 1,169,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,905.94/1,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.47

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