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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.39, 1,696.62 and 705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.39, 1,696.62 and 705.42 is: 973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.39 : 1,696.62 = 705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.39/1,696.62 = 705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.39x = 1,696.62 × 705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.39x = 1,196,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,829.68/1,229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.52

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