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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.06, 1,683.50 and 688.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.06, 1,683.50 and 688.85 is: 950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.06 : 1,683.50 = 688.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.06/1,683.50 = 688.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.06x = 1,683.50 × 688.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.06x = 1,159,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,673.43/1,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.50

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