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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.13, 1,694.82 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.13, 1,694.82 and 704.16 is: 971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.13 : 1,694.82 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.13/1,694.82 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.13x = 1,694.82 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.13x = 1,193,424.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,424.45/1,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.75

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