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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.51, 1,687.35 and 698.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.51, 1,687.35 and 698.53 is: 964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.51 : 1,687.35 = 698.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.51/1,687.35 = 698.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.51x = 1,687.35 × 698.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.51x = 1,178,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,664.60/1,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.13

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