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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.73, 1,686.03 and 697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.73, 1,686.03 and 697.75 is: 962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.73 : 1,686.03 = 697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.73/1,686.03 = 697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.73x = 1,686.03 × 697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.73x = 1,176,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,427.43/1,221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.92

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