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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.91, 1,689.12 and 699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.91, 1,689.12 and 699.93 is: 965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.91 : 1,689.12 = 699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.91/1,689.12 = 699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.91x = 1,689.12 × 699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.91x = 1,182,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,265.76/1,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.97

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