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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.58, 1,692.63 and 702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.58, 1,692.63 and 702.54 is: 969.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.58 : 1,692.63 = 702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.58/1,692.63 = 702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.58x = 1,692.63 × 702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.58x = 1,189,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,140.28/1,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.48

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