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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.91, 1,694.53 and 703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.91, 1,694.53 and 703.94 is: 971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.91 : 1,694.53 = 703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.91/1,694.53 = 703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.91x = 1,694.53 × 703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.91x = 1,192,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,847.45/1,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.45

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