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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.44, 1,691.15 and 701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.44, 1,691.15 and 701.64 is: 968.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.44 : 1,691.15 = 701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.44/1,691.15 = 701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.44x = 1,691.15 × 701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.44x = 1,186,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,574.98/1,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.28

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