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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.31, 1,692.35 and 702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.31, 1,692.35 and 702.24 is: 969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.31 : 1,692.35 = 702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.31/1,692.35 = 702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.31x = 1,692.35 × 702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.31x = 1,188,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,432.35/1,226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.11

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