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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.96, 1,684.74 and 689.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.96, 1,684.74 and 689.82 is: 951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.96 : 1,684.74 = 689.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.96/1,684.74 = 689.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.96x = 1,684.74 × 689.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.96x = 1,162,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,167.35/1,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.85

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