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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.37, 1,687.77 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.37, 1,687.77 and 699.12 is: 964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.37 : 1,687.77 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.37/1,687.77 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.37x = 1,687.77 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.37x = 1,179,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,953.76/1,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.51

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