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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.06, 1,696.12 and 669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.06, 1,696.12 and 669.54 is: 923.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.06 : 1,696.12 = 669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.06/1,696.12 = 669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.06x = 1,696.12 × 669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.06x = 1,135,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,620.18/1,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.97

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