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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.63, 1,694.13 and 703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.63, 1,694.13 and 703.69 is: 971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.63 : 1,694.13 = 703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.63/1,694.13 = 703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.63x = 1,694.13 × 703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.63x = 1,192,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,142.34/1,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.09

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