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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.92, 1,686.11 and 697.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.92, 1,686.11 and 697.85 is: 962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.92 : 1,686.11 = 697.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.92/1,686.11 = 697.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.92x = 1,686.11 × 697.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.92x = 1,176,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,651.86/1,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.95

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