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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.80, 1,686.14 and 690.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.80, 1,686.14 and 690.62 is: 953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.80 : 1,686.14 = 690.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.80/1,686.14 = 690.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.80x = 1,686.14 × 690.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.80x = 1,164,470.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,470.12/1,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.08

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