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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.98, 1,691.67 and 701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.98, 1,691.67 and 701.82 is: 968.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.98 : 1,691.67 = 701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.98/1,691.67 = 701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.98x = 1,691.67 × 701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.98x = 1,187,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,247.84/1,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.41

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