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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.34, 1,688.30 and 699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.34, 1,688.30 and 699.45 is: 965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.34 : 1,688.30 = 699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.34/1,688.30 = 699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.34x = 1,688.30 × 699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.34x = 1,180,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,881.44/1,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.29

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