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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.58, 1,691.25 and 701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.58, 1,691.25 and 701.54 is: 968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.58 : 1,691.25 = 701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.58/1,691.25 = 701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.58x = 1,691.25 × 701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.58x = 1,186,479.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,479.53/1,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.10

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