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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.60, 1,696.89 and 670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.60, 1,696.89 and 670.08 is: 924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.60 : 1,696.89 = 670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.60/1,696.89 = 670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.60x = 1,696.89 × 670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.60x = 1,137,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,052.05/1,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.74

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