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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.98, 1,683.51 and 695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.98, 1,683.51 and 695.91 is: 960.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.98 : 1,683.51 = 695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.98/1,683.51 = 695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.98x = 1,683.51 × 695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.98x = 1,171,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,571.44/1,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.32

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