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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.01, 1,685.06 and 697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.01, 1,685.06 and 697.07 is: 961.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.01 : 1,685.06 = 697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.01/1,685.06 = 697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.01x = 1,685.06 × 697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.01x = 1,174,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,604.77/1,221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.99

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