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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.63, 1,696.91 and 705.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.63, 1,696.91 and 705.78 is: 973.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.63 : 1,696.91 = 705.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.63/1,696.91 = 705.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.63x = 1,696.91 × 705.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.63x = 1,197,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,641.61/1,229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.99

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