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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.02, 1,689.23 and 700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.02, 1,689.23 and 700.09 is: 966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.02 : 1,689.23 = 700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.02/1,689.23 = 700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.02x = 1,689.23 × 700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.02x = 1,182,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,613.03/1,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.17

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