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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.72, 1,697.04 and 670.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.72, 1,697.04 and 670.19 is: 924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.72 : 1,697.04 = 670.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.72/1,697.04 = 670.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.72x = 1,697.04 × 670.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.72x = 1,137,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,339.24/1,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.88

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