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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.95, 1,685.05 and 690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.95, 1,685.05 and 690.04 is: 952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.95 : 1,685.05 = 690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.95/1,685.05 = 690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.95x = 1,685.05 × 690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.95x = 1,162,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,748.45/1,220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.33

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