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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.52, 1,696.97 and 698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.52, 1,696.97 and 698.64 is: 964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.52 : 1,696.97 = 698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.52/1,696.97 = 698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.52x = 1,696.97 × 698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.52x = 1,185,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,559.14/1,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.25

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