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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.68, 1,692.88 and 702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.68, 1,692.88 and 702.70 is: 969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.68 : 1,692.88 = 702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.68/1,692.88 = 702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.68x = 1,692.88 × 702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.68x = 1,189,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,580.79/1,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.76

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