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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.68, 1,696.95 and 670.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.68, 1,696.95 and 670.15 is: 924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.68 : 1,696.95 = 670.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.68/1,696.95 = 670.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.68x = 1,696.95 × 670.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.68x = 1,137,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,211.04/1,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.80

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