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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.02, 1,691.71 and 701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.02, 1,691.71 and 701.95 is: 968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.02 : 1,691.71 = 701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.02/1,691.71 = 701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.02x = 1,691.71 × 701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.02x = 1,187,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,495.83/1,226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.58

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