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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.13, 1,696.28 and 705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.13, 1,696.28 and 705.24 is: 973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.13 : 1,696.28 = 705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.13/1,696.28 = 705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.13x = 1,696.28 × 705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.13x = 1,196,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,280.98/1,229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.27

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