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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.34, 1,686.39 and 691.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.34, 1,686.39 and 691.14 is: 953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.34 : 1,686.39 = 691.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.34/1,686.39 = 691.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.34x = 1,686.39 × 691.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.34x = 1,165,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,531.58/1,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.53

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