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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.72, 1,683.24 and 695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.72, 1,683.24 and 695.72 is: 960.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.72 : 1,683.24 = 695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.72/1,683.24 = 695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.72x = 1,683.24 × 695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.72x = 1,171,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,063.73/1,219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.11

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