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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.88, 1,691.53 and 701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.88, 1,691.53 and 701.81 is: 968.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.88 : 1,691.53 = 701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.88/1,691.53 = 701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.88x = 1,691.53 × 701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.88x = 1,187,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,135.14/1,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.39

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