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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.63, 1,688.20 and 692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.63, 1,688.20 and 692.45 is: 955.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.63 : 1,688.20 = 692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.63/1,688.20 = 692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.63x = 1,688.20 × 692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.63x = 1,168,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,992.36/1,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.35

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