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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.12, 1,683.79 and 696.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.12, 1,683.79 and 696.14 is: 960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.12 : 1,683.79 = 696.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.12/1,683.79 = 696.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.12x = 1,683.79 × 696.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.12x = 1,172,143.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,143.41/1,220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.68

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