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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.20, 1,691.96 and 702.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.20, 1,691.96 and 702.13 is: 968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.20 : 1,691.96 = 702.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.20/1,691.96 = 702.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.20x = 1,691.96 × 702.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.20x = 1,187,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,967.42/1,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.82

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