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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.17, 1,692.12 and 702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.17, 1,692.12 and 702.28 is: 969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.17 : 1,692.12 = 702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.17/1,692.12 = 702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.17x = 1,692.12 × 702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.17x = 1,188,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,342.03/1,226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.15

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