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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.41, 1,695.20 and 704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.41, 1,695.20 and 704.34 is: 971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.41 : 1,695.20 = 704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.41/1,695.20 = 704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.41x = 1,695.20 × 704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.41x = 1,193,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,993.65/1,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.98

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