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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.92, 1,687.38 and 698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.92, 1,687.38 and 698.82 is: 964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.92 : 1,687.38 = 698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.92/1,687.38 = 698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.92x = 1,687.38 × 698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.92x = 1,179,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,174.89/1,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.23

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