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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.48, 1,684.23 and 689.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.48, 1,684.23 and 689.39 is: 951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.48 : 1,684.23 = 689.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.48/1,684.23 = 689.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.48x = 1,684.23 × 689.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.48x = 1,161,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,081.18/1,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.33

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