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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.15, 1,697.49 and 732.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.15, 1,697.49 and 732.90 is: 1,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.15 : 1,697.49 = 732.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.15/1,697.49 = 732.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.15x = 1,697.49 × 732.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.15x = 1,244,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,090.42/1,230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.33

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