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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.16, 1,686.49 and 691.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.16, 1,686.49 and 691.13 is: 953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.16 : 1,686.49 = 691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.16/1,686.49 = 691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.16x = 1,686.49 × 691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.16x = 1,165,586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,586.32/1,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.71

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