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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.29, 1,689.31 and 700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.29, 1,689.31 and 700.36 is: 966.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.29 : 1,689.31 = 700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.29/1,689.31 = 700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.29x = 1,689.31 × 700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.29x = 1,183,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,125.15/1,224.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.38

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