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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.22, 1,692.14 and 702.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.22, 1,692.14 and 702.15 is: 968.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.22 : 1,692.14 = 702.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.22/1,692.14 = 702.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.22x = 1,692.14 × 702.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.22x = 1,188,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,132.59/1,226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.94

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