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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.84, 1,689.86 and 700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.84, 1,689.86 and 700.50 is: 966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.84 : 1,689.86 = 700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.84/1,689.86 = 700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.84x = 1,689.86 × 700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.84x = 1,183,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,746.93/1,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.45

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