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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.80, 1,687.28 and 691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.80, 1,687.28 and 691.70 is: 954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.80 : 1,687.28 = 691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.80/1,687.28 = 691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.80x = 1,687.28 × 691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.80x = 1,167,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,091.58/1,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.44

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