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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.44, 1,688.31 and 699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.44, 1,688.31 and 699.45 is: 965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.44 : 1,688.31 = 699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.44/1,688.31 = 699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.44x = 1,688.31 × 699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.44x = 1,180,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,888.43/1,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.22

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