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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.61, 1,686.76 and 698.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.61, 1,686.76 and 698.33 is: 963.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.61 : 1,686.76 = 698.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.61/1,686.76 = 698.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.61x = 1,686.76 × 698.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.61x = 1,177,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,917.58/1,222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.45

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