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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.47, 1,689.54 and 693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.47, 1,689.54 and 693.25 is: 956.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.47 : 1,689.54 = 693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.47/1,689.54 = 693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.47x = 1,689.54 × 693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.47x = 1,171,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,273.61/1,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.56

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