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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.22, 1,690.74 and 701.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.22, 1,690.74 and 701.18 is: 967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.22 : 1,690.74 = 701.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.22/1,690.74 = 701.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.22x = 1,690.74 × 701.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.22x = 1,185,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,513.07/1,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.59

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