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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.43, 1,696.76 and 705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.43, 1,696.76 and 705.45 is: 973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.43 : 1,696.76 = 705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.43/1,696.76 = 705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.43x = 1,696.76 × 705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.43x = 1,196,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,979.34/1,229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.61

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