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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.37, 1,696.44 and 669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.37, 1,696.44 and 669.84 is: 924.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.37 : 1,696.44 = 669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.37/1,696.44 = 669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.37x = 1,696.44 × 669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.37x = 1,136,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,343.37/1,229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.33

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