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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.36, 1,696.44 and 705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.36, 1,696.44 and 705.28 is: 973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.36 : 1,696.44 = 705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.36/1,696.44 = 705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.36x = 1,696.44 × 705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.36x = 1,196,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,465.20/1,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.24

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