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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.55, 1,690.32 and 700.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.55, 1,690.32 and 700.89 is: 967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.55 : 1,690.32 = 700.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.55/1,690.32 = 700.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.55x = 1,690.32 × 700.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.55x = 1,184,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,720.73/1,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.47

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