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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.28, 1,686.66 and 691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.28, 1,686.66 and 691.22 is: 953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.28 : 1,686.66 = 691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.28/1,686.66 = 691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.28x = 1,686.66 × 691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.28x = 1,165,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,844.69/1,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.83

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