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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.63, 1,684.42 and 682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.63, 1,684.42 and 682.25 is: 941.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.63 : 1,684.42 = 682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.63/1,684.42 = 682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.63x = 1,684.42 × 682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.63x = 1,149,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,195.55/1,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.48

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