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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.54, 1,696.77 and 670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.54, 1,696.77 and 670.02 is: 924.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.54 : 1,696.77 = 670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.54/1,696.77 = 670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.54x = 1,696.77 × 670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.54x = 1,136,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,869.84/1,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.63

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