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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.59, 1,691.16 and 694.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.59, 1,691.16 and 694.53 is: 958.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.59 : 1,691.16 = 694.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.59/1,691.16 = 694.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.59x = 1,691.16 × 694.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.59x = 1,174,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,562.66/1,225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.37

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