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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.16, 1,687.96 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.16, 1,687.96 and 699.20 is: 964.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.16 : 1,687.96 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.16/1,687.96 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.16x = 1,687.96 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.16x = 1,180,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,216.46/1,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.89

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