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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.29, 1,687.93 and 699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.29, 1,687.93 and 699.36 is: 965.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.29 : 1,687.93 = 699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.29/1,687.93 = 699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.29x = 1,687.93 × 699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.29x = 1,180,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,470.72/1,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.00

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