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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.03, 1,686.28 and 690.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.03, 1,686.28 and 690.87 is: 953.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.03 : 1,686.28 = 690.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.03/1,686.28 = 690.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.03x = 1,686.28 × 690.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.03x = 1,165,000.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,000.26/1,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.33

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