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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.66, 1,695.56 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.66, 1,695.56 and 669.12 is: 923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.66 : 1,695.56 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.66/1,695.56 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.66x = 1,695.56 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.66x = 1,134,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,533.11/1,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.39

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