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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.06, 1,684.98 and 690.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.06, 1,684.98 and 690.03 is: 952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.06 : 1,684.98 = 690.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.06/1,684.98 = 690.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.06x = 1,684.98 × 690.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.06x = 1,162,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,686.75/1,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.19

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