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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.43, 1,696.62 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.43, 1,696.62 and 669.92 is: 924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.43 : 1,696.62 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.43/1,696.62 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.43x = 1,696.62 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.43x = 1,136,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,591.19/1,229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.49

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