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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.70, 1,695.58 and 669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.70, 1,695.58 and 669.16 is: 923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.70 : 1,695.58 = 669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.70/1,695.58 = 669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.70x = 1,695.58 × 669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.70x = 1,134,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,614.31/1,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.43

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