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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.87, 1,697.24 and 670.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.87, 1,697.24 and 670.35 is: 925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.87 : 1,697.24 = 670.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.87/1,697.24 = 670.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.87x = 1,697.24 × 670.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.87x = 1,137,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,752.87/1,229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.10

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