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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.28, 1,695.08 and 704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.28, 1,695.08 and 704.30 is: 971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.28 : 1,695.08 = 704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.28/1,695.08 = 704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.28x = 1,695.08 × 704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.28x = 1,193,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,838.13/1,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.96

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