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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.20, 1,686.49 and 691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.20, 1,686.49 and 691.02 is: 953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.20 : 1,686.49 = 691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.20/1,686.49 = 691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.20x = 1,686.49 × 691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.20x = 1,165,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,396.59/1,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.52

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