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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.45, 1,690.77 and 701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.45, 1,690.77 and 701.38 is: 967.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.45 : 1,690.77 = 701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.45/1,690.77 = 701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.45x = 1,690.77 × 701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.45x = 1,185,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,872.26/1,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.70

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