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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.73, 1,691.61 and 701.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.73, 1,691.61 and 701.75 is: 968.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.73 : 1,691.61 = 701.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.73/1,691.61 = 701.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.73x = 1,691.61 × 701.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.73x = 1,187,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,087.32/1,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.47

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