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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.12, 1,696.22 and 669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.12, 1,696.22 and 669.61 is: 924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.12 : 1,696.22 = 669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.12/1,696.22 = 669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.12x = 1,696.22 × 669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.12x = 1,135,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,794.05/1,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.07

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