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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.62, 1,696.86 and 670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.62, 1,696.86 and 670.08 is: 924.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.62 : 1,696.86 = 670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.62/1,696.86 = 670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.62x = 1,696.86 × 670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.62x = 1,137,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,038.31/1,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.71

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