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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.06, 1,689.12 and 699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.06, 1,689.12 and 699.90 is: 965.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.06 : 1,689.12 = 699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.06/1,689.12 = 699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.06x = 1,689.12 × 699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.06x = 1,182,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,215.09/1,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.81

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