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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.16, 1,690.64 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.16, 1,690.64 and 694.04 is: 957.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.16 : 1,690.64 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.16/1,690.64 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.16x = 1,690.64 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.16x = 1,173,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,371.79/1,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.73

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