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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.44, 1,690.03 and 700.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.44, 1,690.03 and 700.77 is: 967.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.44 : 1,690.03 = 700.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.44/1,690.03 = 700.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.44x = 1,690.03 × 700.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.44x = 1,184,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,322.32/1,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.24

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