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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.23, 1,693.64 and 696.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.23, 1,693.64 and 696.15 is: 960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.23 : 1,693.64 = 696.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.23/1,693.64 = 696.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.23x = 1,693.64 × 696.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.23x = 1,179,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,027.49/1,227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.72

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