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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.56, 1,682.96 and 695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.56, 1,682.96 and 695.56 is: 959.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.56 : 1,682.96 = 695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.56/1,682.96 = 695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.56x = 1,682.96 × 695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.56x = 1,170,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,599.66/1,219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.85

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