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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.91, 1,688.78 and 700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.91, 1,688.78 and 700.11 is: 966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.91 : 1,688.78 = 700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.91/1,688.78 = 700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.91x = 1,688.78 × 700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.91x = 1,182,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,333.52/1,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.03

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