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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.53, 1,691.15 and 694.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.53, 1,691.15 and 694.51 is: 958.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.53 : 1,691.15 = 694.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.53/1,691.15 = 694.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.53x = 1,691.15 × 694.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.53x = 1,174,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,512.89/1,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.37

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