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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.36, 1,691.02 and 701.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.36, 1,691.02 and 701.39 is: 967.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.36 : 1,691.02 = 701.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.36/1,691.02 = 701.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.36x = 1,691.02 × 701.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.36x = 1,186,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,064.52/1,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.93

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