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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.22, 1,686.51 and 691.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.22, 1,686.51 and 691.07 is: 953.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.22 : 1,686.51 = 691.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.22/1,686.51 = 691.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.22x = 1,686.51 × 691.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.22x = 1,165,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,488.03/1,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.58

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