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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.14, 1,691.89 and 702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.14, 1,691.89 and 702.07 is: 968.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.14 : 1,691.89 = 702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.14/1,691.89 = 702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.14x = 1,691.89 × 702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.14x = 1,187,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,825.21/1,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.75

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