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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.63, 1,695.68 and 704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.63, 1,695.68 and 704.65 is: 972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.63 : 1,695.68 = 704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.63/1,695.68 = 704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.63x = 1,695.68 × 704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.63x = 1,194,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,860.91/1,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.51

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