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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.08, 1,698.01 and 837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.08, 1,698.01 and 837.35 is: 1,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.08 : 1,698.01 = 837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.08/1,698.01 = 837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.08x = 1,698.01 × 837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.08x = 1,421,818.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,818.09/1,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.87

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