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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.61, 1,691.33 and 701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.61, 1,691.33 and 701.63 is: 968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.61 : 1,691.33 = 701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.61/1,691.33 = 701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.61x = 1,691.33 × 701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.61x = 1,186,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,675.90/1,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.24

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