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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.74, 1,691.47 and 694.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.74, 1,691.47 and 694.63 is: 958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.74 : 1,691.47 = 694.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.74/1,691.47 = 694.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.74x = 1,691.47 × 694.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.74x = 1,174,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,945.81/1,225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.56

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