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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.31, 1,689.25 and 700.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.31, 1,689.25 and 700.21 is: 966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.31 : 1,689.25 = 700.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.31/1,689.25 = 700.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.31x = 1,689.25 × 700.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.31x = 1,182,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,829.74/1,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.12

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