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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.96, 1,695.96 and 669.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.96, 1,695.96 and 669.43 is: 923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.96 : 1,695.96 = 669.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.96/1,695.96 = 669.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.96x = 1,695.96 × 669.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.96x = 1,135,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,326.50/1,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.81

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