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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.28, 1,690.89 and 701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.28, 1,690.89 and 701.32 is: 967.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.28 : 1,690.89 = 701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.28/1,690.89 = 701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.28x = 1,690.89 × 701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.28x = 1,185,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,846.52/1,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.82

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