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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.98, 1,693.28 and 703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.98, 1,693.28 and 703.12 is: 970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.98 : 1,693.28 = 703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.98/1,693.28 = 703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.98x = 1,693.28 × 703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.98x = 1,190,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,570.57/1,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.33

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