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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.18, 1,694.61 and 703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.18, 1,694.61 and 703.94 is: 971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.18 : 1,694.61 = 703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.18/1,694.61 = 703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.18x = 1,694.61 × 703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.18x = 1,192,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,903.76/1,228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.28

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