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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.46, 1,691.36 and 701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.46, 1,691.36 and 701.48 is: 968.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.46 : 1,691.36 = 701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.46/1,691.36 = 701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.46x = 1,691.36 × 701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.46x = 1,186,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,455.93/1,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.18

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