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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.06, 1,846.72 and 710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.06, 1,846.72 and 710.58 is: 1,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.06 : 1,846.72 = 710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.06/1,846.72 = 710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.06x = 1,846.72 × 710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.06x = 1,312,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,242.30/1,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.81

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