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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.01, 1,690.49 and 686.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.01, 1,690.49 and 686.66 is: 947.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.01 : 1,690.49 = 686.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.01/1,690.49 = 686.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.01x = 1,690.49 × 686.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.01x = 1,160,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,779.98/1,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.57

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