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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.12, 1,697.76 and 726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.12, 1,697.76 and 726.12 is: 1,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.12 : 1,697.76 = 726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.12/1,697.76 = 726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.12x = 1,697.76 × 726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.12x = 1,232,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,777.49/1,230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.16

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