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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.56, 1,687.14 and 691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.56, 1,687.14 and 691.47 is: 954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.56 : 1,687.14 = 691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.56/1,687.14 = 691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.56x = 1,687.14 × 691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.56x = 1,166,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,606.70/1,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.23

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