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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.81, 1,695.71 and 669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.81, 1,695.71 and 669.27 is: 923.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.81 : 1,695.71 = 669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.81/1,695.71 = 669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.81x = 1,695.71 × 669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.81x = 1,134,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,887.83/1,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.57

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