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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.60, 1,694.25 and 703.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.60, 1,694.25 and 703.53 is: 970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.60 : 1,694.25 = 703.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.60/1,694.25 = 703.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.60x = 1,694.25 × 703.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.60x = 1,191,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,955.70/1,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.96

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