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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.69, 1,684.51 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.69, 1,684.51 and 696.70 is: 961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.69 : 1,684.51 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.69/1,684.51 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.69x = 1,684.51 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.69x = 1,173,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,598.12/1,220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.42

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