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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.84, 1,695.41 and 704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.84, 1,695.41 and 704.78 is: 972.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.84 : 1,695.41 = 704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.84/1,695.41 = 704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.84x = 1,695.41 × 704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.84x = 1,194,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,891.06/1,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.37

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