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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.76, 1,683.14 and 695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.76, 1,683.14 and 695.70 is: 959.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.76 : 1,683.14 = 695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.76/1,683.14 = 695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.76x = 1,683.14 × 695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.76x = 1,170,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,960.50/1,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.99

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