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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.98, 1,697.37 and 670.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.98, 1,697.37 and 670.45 is: 925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.98 : 1,697.37 = 670.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.98/1,697.37 = 670.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.98x = 1,697.37 × 670.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.98x = 1,138,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,001.72/1,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.22

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