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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.98, 1,695.96 and 669.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.98, 1,695.96 and 669.41 is: 923.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.98 : 1,695.96 = 669.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.98/1,695.96 = 669.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.98x = 1,695.96 × 669.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.98x = 1,135,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,284.10/1,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.76

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