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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.32, 1,686.78 and 959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.32, 1,686.78 and 959.88 is: 1,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.32 : 1,686.78 = 959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.32/1,686.78 = 959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.32x = 1,686.78 × 959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.32x = 1,619,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,106.39/1,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.62

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