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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.30, 1,686.72 and 691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.30, 1,686.72 and 691.27 is: 953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.30 : 1,686.72 = 691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.30/1,686.72 = 691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.30x = 1,686.72 × 691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.30x = 1,165,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,978.93/1,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.92

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