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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.89, 1,688.94 and 692.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.89, 1,688.94 and 692.77 is: 956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.89 : 1,688.94 = 692.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.89/1,688.94 = 692.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.89x = 1,688.94 × 692.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.89x = 1,170,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,046.96/1,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.01

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