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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.18, 1,697.58 and 670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.18, 1,697.58 and 670.65 is: 925.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.18 : 1,697.58 = 670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.18/1,697.58 = 670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.18x = 1,697.58 × 670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.18x = 1,138,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,475.66/1,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.46

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