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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.39, 1,692.36 and 702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.39, 1,692.36 and 702.38 is: 969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.39 : 1,692.36 = 702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.39/1,692.36 = 702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.39x = 1,692.36 × 702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.39x = 1,188,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,671.36/1,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.25

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