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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.34, 1,686.92 and 698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.34, 1,686.92 and 698.40 is: 963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.34 : 1,686.92 = 698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.34/1,686.92 = 698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.34x = 1,686.92 × 698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.34x = 1,178,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,144.93/1,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.84

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