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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.37, 1,689.66 and 700.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.37, 1,689.66 and 700.39 is: 966.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.37 : 1,689.66 = 700.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.37/1,689.66 = 700.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.37x = 1,689.66 × 700.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.37x = 1,183,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,420.97/1,224.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.56

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