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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.39, 1,689.74 and 693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.39, 1,689.74 and 693.27 is: 956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.39 : 1,689.74 = 693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.39/1,689.74 = 693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.39x = 1,689.74 × 693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.39x = 1,171,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,447.78/1,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.76

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