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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.06, 1,697.50 and 706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.06, 1,697.50 and 706.10 is: 974.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.06 : 1,697.50 = 706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.06/1,697.50 = 706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.06x = 1,697.50 × 706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.06x = 1,198,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,604.75/1,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.43

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