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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.74, 1,685.96 and 690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.74, 1,685.96 and 690.64 is: 953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.74 : 1,685.96 = 690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.74/1,685.96 = 690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.74x = 1,685.96 × 690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.74x = 1,164,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,383.75/1,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.06

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