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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.59, 1,683.18 and 695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.59, 1,683.18 and 695.72 is: 960.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.59 : 1,683.18 = 695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.59/1,683.18 = 695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.59x = 1,683.18 × 695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.59x = 1,171,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,026.20/1,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.18

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