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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.14, 1,686.72 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.14, 1,686.72 and 698.22 is: 963.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.14 : 1,686.72 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.14/1,686.72 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.14x = 1,686.72 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.14x = 1,177,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,701.64/1,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.64

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