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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.06, 1,683.86 and 696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.06, 1,683.86 and 696.13 is: 960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.06 : 1,683.86 = 696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.06/1,683.86 = 696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.06x = 1,683.86 × 696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.06x = 1,172,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,177.77/1,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.75

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