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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.94, 1,687.62 and 699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.94, 1,687.62 and 699.08 is: 964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.94 : 1,687.62 = 699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.94/1,687.62 = 699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.94x = 1,687.62 × 699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.94x = 1,179,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,781.39/1,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.71

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