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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.41, 1,695.24 and 704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.41, 1,695.24 and 704.43 is: 972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.41 : 1,695.24 = 704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.41/1,695.24 = 704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.41x = 1,695.24 × 704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.41x = 1,194,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,177.91/1,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.13

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