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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.60, 1,691.49 and 701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.60, 1,691.49 and 701.53 is: 968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.60 : 1,691.49 = 701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.60/1,691.49 = 701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.60x = 1,691.49 × 701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.60x = 1,186,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,630.98/1,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.20

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