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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.85, 1,691.24 and 694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.85, 1,691.24 and 694.67 is: 958.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.85 : 1,691.24 = 694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.85/1,691.24 = 694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.85x = 1,691.24 × 694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.85x = 1,174,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,841.76/1,225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.39

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