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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.29, 1,691.11 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.29, 1,691.11 and 694.20 is: 958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.29 : 1,691.11 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.29/1,691.11 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.29x = 1,691.11 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.29x = 1,173,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,970.74/1,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.12

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