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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.86, 1,697.15 and 698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.86, 1,697.15 and 698.74 is: 964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.86 : 1,697.15 = 698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.86/1,697.15 = 698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.86x = 1,697.15 × 698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.86x = 1,185,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,854.61/1,229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.22

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