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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.82, 1,687.33 and 691.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.82, 1,687.33 and 691.78 is: 954.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.82 : 1,687.33 = 691.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.82/1,687.33 = 691.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.82x = 1,687.33 × 691.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.82x = 1,167,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,255.20/1,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.56

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