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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.76, 1,691.68 and 701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.76, 1,691.68 and 701.92 is: 968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.76 : 1,691.68 = 701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.76/1,691.68 = 701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.76x = 1,691.68 × 701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.76x = 1,187,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,424.03/1,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.72

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