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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.62, 1,695.52 and 704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.62, 1,695.52 and 704.66 is: 972.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.62 : 1,695.52 = 704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.62/1,695.52 = 704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.62x = 1,695.52 × 704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.62x = 1,194,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,765.12/1,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.44

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