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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.37, 1,686.96 and 698.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.37, 1,686.96 and 698.39 is: 963.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.37 : 1,686.96 = 698.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.37/1,686.96 = 698.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.37x = 1,686.96 × 698.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.37x = 1,178,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,155.99/1,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.83

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