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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.64, 1,695.60 and 704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.64, 1,695.60 and 704.68 is: 972.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.64 : 1,695.60 = 704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.64/1,695.60 = 704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.64x = 1,695.60 × 704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.64x = 1,194,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,851.17/1,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.50

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