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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.91, 1,690.45 and 700.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.91, 1,690.45 and 700.93 is: 967.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.91 : 1,690.45 = 700.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.91/1,690.45 = 700.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.91x = 1,690.45 × 700.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.91x = 1,184,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,881.14/1,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.32

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