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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.91, 1,693.19 and 703.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.91, 1,693.19 and 703.05 is: 970.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.91 : 1,693.19 = 703.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.91/1,693.19 = 703.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.91x = 1,693.19 × 703.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.91x = 1,190,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,388.68/1,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.23

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