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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.70, 1,695.19 and 934.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.70, 1,695.19 and 934.46 is: 1,288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.70 : 1,695.19 = 934.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.70/1,695.19 = 934.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.70x = 1,695.19 × 934.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.70x = 1,584,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,087.25/1,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.19

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