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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.03, 1,688.76 and 692.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.03, 1,688.76 and 692.84 is: 955.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.03 : 1,688.76 = 692.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.03/1,688.76 = 692.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.03x = 1,688.76 × 692.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.03x = 1,170,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,040.48/1,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.89

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