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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.14, 1,684.77 and 689.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.14, 1,684.77 and 689.95 is: 951.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.14 : 1,684.77 = 689.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.14/1,684.77 = 689.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.14x = 1,684.77 × 689.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.14x = 1,162,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,406.58/1,221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.90

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