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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.13, 1,697.43 and 698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.13, 1,697.43 and 698.82 is: 964.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.13 : 1,697.43 = 698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.13/1,697.43 = 698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.13x = 1,697.43 × 698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.13x = 1,186,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,198.03/1,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.29

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