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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.01, 1,691.47 and 694.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.01, 1,691.47 and 694.83 is: 958.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.01 : 1,691.47 = 694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.01/1,691.47 = 694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.01x = 1,691.47 × 694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.01x = 1,175,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,284.10/1,226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.63

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