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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.32, 1,689.53 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.32, 1,689.53 and 700.32 is: 966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.32 : 1,689.53 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.32/1,689.53 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.32x = 1,689.53 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.32x = 1,183,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,199.70/1,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.42

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