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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.65, 1,687.20 and 691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.65, 1,687.20 and 691.55 is: 954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.65 : 1,687.20 = 691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.65/1,687.20 = 691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.65x = 1,687.20 × 691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.65x = 1,166,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,774.72/1,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.30

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