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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.11, 1,696.32 and 705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.11, 1,696.32 and 705.13 is: 973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.11 : 1,696.32 = 705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.11/1,696.32 = 705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.11x = 1,696.32 × 705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.11x = 1,196,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,126.12/1,229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.16

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