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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.16, 1,692.12 and 702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.16, 1,692.12 and 702.20 is: 969.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.16 : 1,692.12 = 702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.16/1,692.12 = 702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.16x = 1,692.12 × 702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.16x = 1,188,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,206.66/1,226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.05

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