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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.36, 1,685.44 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.36, 1,685.44 and 697.44 is: 962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.36 : 1,685.44 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.36/1,685.44 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.36x = 1,685.44 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.36x = 1,175,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,493.27/1,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.45

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