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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.14, 1,692.02 and 702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.14, 1,692.02 and 702.16 is: 968.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.14 : 1,692.02 = 702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.14/1,692.02 = 702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.14x = 1,692.02 × 702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.14x = 1,188,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,068.76/1,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.95

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