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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.77, 1,689.80 and 700.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.77, 1,689.80 and 700.70 is: 966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.77 : 1,689.80 = 700.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.77/1,689.80 = 700.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.77x = 1,689.80 × 700.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.77x = 1,184,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,030.91/1,224.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.74

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