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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.04, 1,683.42 and 696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.04, 1,683.42 and 696.06 is: 960.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.04 : 1,683.42 = 696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.04/1,683.42 = 696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.04x = 1,683.42 × 696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.04x = 1,171,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,761.33/1,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.43

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