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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.15, 1,689.21 and 693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.15, 1,689.21 and 693.08 is: 956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.15 : 1,689.21 = 693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.15/1,689.21 = 693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.15x = 1,689.21 × 693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.15x = 1,170,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,761.89/1,224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.39

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