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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.17, 1,690.76 and 701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.17, 1,690.76 and 701.20 is: 967.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.17 : 1,690.76 = 701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.17/1,690.76 = 701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.17x = 1,690.76 × 701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.17x = 1,185,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,560.83/1,225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.67

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