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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.39, 1,689.62 and 693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.39, 1,689.62 and 693.30 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.39 : 1,689.62 = 693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.39/1,689.62 = 693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.39x = 1,689.62 × 693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.39x = 1,171,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,413.55/1,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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