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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.74, 1,690.24 and 700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.74, 1,690.24 and 700.76 is: 967.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.74 : 1,690.24 = 700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.74/1,690.24 = 700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.74x = 1,690.24 × 700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.74x = 1,184,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,452.58/1,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.11

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