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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.94, 1,697.49 and 706.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.94, 1,697.49 and 706.01 is: 974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.94 : 1,697.49 = 706.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.94/1,697.49 = 706.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.94x = 1,697.49 × 706.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.94x = 1,198,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,436.43/1,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.39

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