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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.10, 1,689.42 and 700.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.10, 1,689.42 and 700.03 is: 966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.10 : 1,689.42 = 700.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.10/1,689.42 = 700.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.10x = 1,689.42 × 700.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.10x = 1,182,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,644.68/1,224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.13

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