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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.71, 1,690.02 and 700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.71, 1,690.02 and 700.74 is: 966.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.71 : 1,690.02 = 700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.71/1,690.02 = 700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.71x = 1,690.02 × 700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.71x = 1,184,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,264.61/1,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.98

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