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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.66, 1,682.89 and 695.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.66, 1,682.89 and 695.69 is: 959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.66 : 1,682.89 = 695.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.66/1,682.89 = 695.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.66x = 1,682.89 × 695.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.66x = 1,170,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,769.81/1,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.92

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