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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.06, 1,689.30 and 700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.06, 1,689.30 and 700.13 is: 966.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.06 : 1,689.30 = 700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.06/1,689.30 = 700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.06x = 1,689.30 × 700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.06x = 1,182,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,729.61/1,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.23

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