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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230, 1,696.38 and 1,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230, 1,696.38 and 1,041.89 is: 1,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230 : 1,696.38 = 1,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230/1,696.38 = 1,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230x = 1,696.38 × 1,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230x = 1,767,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,432.88/1,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.94

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