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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.16, 1,697.68 and 706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.16, 1,697.68 and 706.18 is: 974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.16 : 1,697.68 = 706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.16/1,697.68 = 706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.16x = 1,697.68 × 706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.16x = 1,198,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,867.66/1,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.56

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