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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.74, 1,683.09 and 695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.74, 1,683.09 and 695.67 is: 959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.74 : 1,683.09 = 695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.74/1,683.09 = 695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.74x = 1,683.09 × 695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.74x = 1,170,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,875.22/1,219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.94

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