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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.08, 1,684.80 and 696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.08, 1,684.80 and 696.92 is: 961.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.08 : 1,684.80 = 696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.08/1,684.80 = 696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.08x = 1,684.80 × 696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.08x = 1,174,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,170.82/1,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.58

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