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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.88, 1,697.31 and 705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.88, 1,697.31 and 705.90 is: 974.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.88 : 1,697.31 = 705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.88/1,697.31 = 705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.88x = 1,697.31 × 705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.88x = 1,198,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,131.13/1,229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.19

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