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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.32, 1,685.16 and 697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.32, 1,685.16 and 697.16 is: 961.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.32 : 1,685.16 = 697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.32/1,685.16 = 697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.32x = 1,685.16 × 697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.32x = 1,174,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,826.15/1,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.93

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