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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.46, 1,685.73 and 697.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.46, 1,685.73 and 697.54 is: 962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.46 : 1,685.73 = 697.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.46/1,685.73 = 697.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.46x = 1,685.73 × 697.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.46x = 1,175,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,864.10/1,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.67

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