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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.83, 1,697.15 and 670.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.83, 1,697.15 and 670.31 is: 925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.83 : 1,697.15 = 670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.83/1,697.15 = 670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.83x = 1,697.15 × 670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.83x = 1,137,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,616.17/1,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.02

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