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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.46, 1,684.20 and 696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.46, 1,684.20 and 696.48 is: 961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.46 : 1,684.20 = 696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.46/1,684.20 = 696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.46x = 1,684.20 × 696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.46x = 1,173,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,011.62/1,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.12

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