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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.22, 1,689.27 and 693.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.22, 1,689.27 and 693.07 is: 956.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.22 : 1,689.27 = 693.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.22/1,689.27 = 693.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.22x = 1,689.27 × 693.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.22x = 1,170,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,782.36/1,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.35

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