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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.51, 1,686.81 and 698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.51, 1,686.81 and 698.44 is: 963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.51 : 1,686.81 = 698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.51/1,686.81 = 698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.51x = 1,686.81 × 698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.51x = 1,178,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,135.58/1,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.70

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