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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.88, 1,695.92 and 705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.88, 1,695.92 and 705.08 is: 973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.88 : 1,695.92 = 705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.88/1,695.92 = 705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.88x = 1,695.92 × 705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.88x = 1,195,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,747.27/1,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.04

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