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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.44, 1,696.44 and 705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.44, 1,696.44 and 705.48 is: 973.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.44 : 1,696.44 = 705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.44/1,696.44 = 705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.44x = 1,696.44 × 705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.44x = 1,196,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,804.49/1,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.45

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