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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.03, 1,687.67 and 691.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.03, 1,687.67 and 691.87 is: 954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.03 : 1,687.67 = 691.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.03/1,687.67 = 691.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.03x = 1,687.67 × 691.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.03x = 1,167,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,639.80/1,223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.71

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