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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.66, 1,692.63 and 695.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.66, 1,692.63 and 695.43 is: 959.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.66 : 1,692.63 = 695.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.66/1,692.63 = 695.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.66x = 1,692.63 × 695.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.66x = 1,177,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,105.68/1,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.61

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