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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.76, 1,694.55 and 704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.76, 1,694.55 and 704.14 is: 971.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.76 : 1,694.55 = 704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.76/1,694.55 = 704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.76x = 1,694.55 × 704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.76x = 1,193,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,200.44/1,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.85

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