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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.14, 1,696.20 and 705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.14, 1,696.20 and 705.25 is: 973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.14 : 1,696.20 = 705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.14/1,696.20 = 705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.14x = 1,696.20 × 705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.14x = 1,196,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,245.05/1,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.24

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