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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.81, 1,693.07 and 703.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.81, 1,693.07 and 703.01 is: 970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.81 : 1,693.07 = 703.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.81/1,693.07 = 703.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.81x = 1,693.07 × 703.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.81x = 1,190,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,248.49/1,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.20

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