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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.04, 1,691.68 and 702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.04, 1,691.68 and 702.08 is: 968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.04 : 1,691.68 = 702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.04/1,691.68 = 702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.04x = 1,691.68 × 702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.04x = 1,187,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,694.69/1,226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.72

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