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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.97, 1,695.95 and 669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.97, 1,695.95 and 669.47 is: 923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.97 : 1,695.95 = 669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.97/1,695.95 = 669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.97x = 1,695.95 × 669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.97x = 1,135,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,378.33/1,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.84

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