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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.36, 1,688.48 and 699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.36, 1,688.48 and 699.68 is: 965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.36 : 1,688.48 = 699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.36/1,688.48 = 699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.36x = 1,688.48 × 699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.36x = 1,181,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,395.69/1,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.70

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