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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.01, 1,687.87 and 698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.01, 1,687.87 and 698.94 is: 964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.01 : 1,687.87 = 698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.01/1,687.87 = 698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.01x = 1,687.87 × 698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.01x = 1,179,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,719.86/1,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.60

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