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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.18, 1,696.25 and 669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.18, 1,696.25 and 669.64 is: 924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.18 : 1,696.25 = 669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.18/1,696.25 = 669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.18x = 1,696.25 × 669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.18x = 1,135,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,869.26/1,229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.09

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