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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.52, 1,691.12 and 701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.52, 1,691.12 and 701.20 is: 967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.52 : 1,691.12 = 701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.52/1,691.12 = 701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.52x = 1,691.12 × 701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.52x = 1,185,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,813.34/1,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.60

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