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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.97, 1,696.62 and 897.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.97, 1,696.62 and 897.99 is: 1,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.97 : 1,696.62 = 897.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.97/1,696.62 = 897.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.97x = 1,696.62 × 897.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.97x = 1,523,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,547.79/1,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.69

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