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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.56, 1,695.41 and 669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.56, 1,695.41 and 669.03 is: 923.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.56 : 1,695.41 = 669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.56/1,695.41 = 669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.56x = 1,695.41 × 669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.56x = 1,134,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,276.72/1,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.26

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