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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.29, 1,685.49 and 697.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.29, 1,685.49 and 697.49 is: 962.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.29 : 1,685.49 = 697.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.29/1,685.49 = 697.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.29x = 1,685.49 × 697.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.29x = 1,175,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,612.42/1,221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.60

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