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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.17, 1,697.55 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.17, 1,697.55 and 670.64 is: 925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.17 : 1,697.55 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.17/1,697.55 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.17x = 1,697.55 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.17x = 1,138,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,436.44/1,230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.43

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