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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.80, 1,684.58 and 696.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.80, 1,684.58 and 696.82 is: 961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.80 : 1,684.58 = 696.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.80/1,684.58 = 696.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.80x = 1,684.58 × 696.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.80x = 1,173,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,849.04/1,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.54

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