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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.76, 1,687.24 and 691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.76, 1,687.24 and 691.56 is: 954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.76 : 1,687.24 = 691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.76/1,687.24 = 691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.76x = 1,687.24 × 691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.76x = 1,166,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,827.69/1,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.26

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