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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.40, 1,696.54 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.40, 1,696.54 and 669.88 is: 924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.40 : 1,696.54 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.40/1,696.54 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.40x = 1,696.54 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.40x = 1,136,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,478.22/1,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.42

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