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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.43, 1,695.38 and 704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.43, 1,695.38 and 704.45 is: 972.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.43 : 1,695.38 = 704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.43/1,695.38 = 704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.43x = 1,695.38 × 704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.43x = 1,194,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,303.73/1,228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.22

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