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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.44, 1,689.80 and 693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.44, 1,689.80 and 693.41 is: 956.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.44 : 1,689.80 = 693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.44/1,689.80 = 693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.44x = 1,689.80 × 693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.44x = 1,171,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,712.30/1,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.94

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