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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.35, 1,696.49 and 669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.35, 1,696.49 and 669.82 is: 924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.35 : 1,696.49 = 669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.35/1,696.49 = 669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.35x = 1,696.49 × 669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.35x = 1,136,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,342.93/1,229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.34

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