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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.78, 1,690.01 and 700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.78, 1,690.01 and 700.71 is: 966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.78 : 1,690.01 = 700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.78/1,690.01 = 700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.78x = 1,690.01 × 700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.78x = 1,184,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,198.46/1,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.87

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