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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.38, 1,682.85 and 695.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.38, 1,682.85 and 695.43 is: 959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.38 : 1,682.85 = 695.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.38/1,682.85 = 695.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.38x = 1,682.85 × 695.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.38x = 1,170,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,304.38/1,219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.75

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