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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225, 1,690.50 and 701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225, 1,690.50 and 701.02 is: 967.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225 : 1,690.50 = 701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225/1,690.50 = 701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225x = 1,690.50 × 701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225x = 1,185,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,074.31/1,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.41

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