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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.72, 1,687.32 and 691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.72, 1,687.32 and 691.63 is: 954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.72 : 1,687.32 = 691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.72/1,687.32 = 691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.72x = 1,687.32 × 691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.72x = 1,166,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,996.91/1,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.43

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