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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.09, 1,689.26 and 700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.09, 1,689.26 and 700.13 is: 966.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.09 : 1,689.26 = 700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.09/1,689.26 = 700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.09x = 1,689.26 × 700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.09x = 1,182,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,689.66/1,224.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.18

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