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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.13, 1,683.90 and 696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.13, 1,683.90 and 696.24 is: 960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.13 : 1,683.90 = 696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.13/1,683.90 = 696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.13x = 1,683.90 × 696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.13x = 1,172,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,398.54/1,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.88

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