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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.93, 1,683.50 and 695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.93, 1,683.50 and 695.96 is: 960.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.93 : 1,683.50 = 695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.93/1,683.50 = 695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.93x = 1,683.50 × 695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.93x = 1,171,643.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,643.08/1,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.42

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