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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.64, 1,685.44 and 690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.64, 1,685.44 and 690.46 is: 952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.64 : 1,685.44 = 690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.64/1,685.44 = 690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.64x = 1,685.44 × 690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.64x = 1,163,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,728.90/1,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.60

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