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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.60, 1,689.84 and 700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.60, 1,689.84 and 700.68 is: 966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.60 : 1,689.84 = 700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.60/1,689.84 = 700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.60x = 1,689.84 × 700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.60x = 1,184,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,037.09/1,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.88

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