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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.14, 1,685.14 and 697.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.14, 1,685.14 and 697.17 is: 962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.14 : 1,685.14 = 697.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.14/1,685.14 = 697.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.14x = 1,685.14 × 697.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.14x = 1,174,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,833.63/1,221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.08

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