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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.67, 1,691.43 and 701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.67, 1,691.43 and 701.69 is: 968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.67 : 1,691.43 = 701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.67/1,691.43 = 701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.67x = 1,691.43 × 701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.67x = 1,186,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,851.06/1,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.33

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