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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.99, 1,686.34 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.99, 1,686.34 and 697.92 is: 963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.99 : 1,686.34 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.99/1,686.34 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.99x = 1,686.34 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.99x = 1,176,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,930.41/1,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.13

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