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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.04, 1,683.64 and 696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.04, 1,683.64 and 696.07 is: 960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.04 : 1,683.64 = 696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.04/1,683.64 = 696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.04x = 1,683.64 × 696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.04x = 1,171,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,931.29/1,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.57

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