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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.72, 1,695.54 and 704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.72, 1,695.54 and 704.68 is: 972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.72 : 1,695.54 = 704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.72/1,695.54 = 704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.72x = 1,695.54 × 704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.72x = 1,194,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,813.13/1,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.40

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