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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.07, 1,696.12 and 669.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.07, 1,696.12 and 669.55 is: 923.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.07 : 1,696.12 = 669.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.07/1,696.12 = 669.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.07x = 1,696.12 × 669.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.07x = 1,135,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,637.15/1,229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.98

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