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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.06, 1,687.73 and 699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.06, 1,687.73 and 699.02 is: 964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.06 : 1,687.73 = 699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.06/1,687.73 = 699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.06x = 1,687.73 × 699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.06x = 1,179,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,757.02/1,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.59

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