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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.83, 1,687.35 and 691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.83, 1,687.35 and 691.68 is: 954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.83 : 1,687.35 = 691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.83/1,687.35 = 691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.83x = 1,687.35 × 691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.83x = 1,167,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,106.25/1,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.43

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