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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.50, 1,695.33 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.50, 1,695.33 and 704.70 is: 972.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.50 : 1,695.33 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.50/1,695.33 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.50x = 1,695.33 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.50x = 1,194,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,699.05/1,228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.49

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