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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.44, 1,686.88 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.44, 1,686.88 and 691.32 is: 953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.44 : 1,686.88 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.44/1,686.88 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.44x = 1,686.88 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.44x = 1,166,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,173.88/1,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.97

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