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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.37, 1,694.74 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.37, 1,694.74 and 697.20 is: 961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.37 : 1,694.74 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.37/1,694.74 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.37x = 1,694.74 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.37x = 1,181,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,572.73/1,228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.90

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