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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.18, 1,697.76 and 699.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.18, 1,697.76 and 699.15 is: 964.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.18 : 1,697.76 = 699.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.18/1,697.76 = 699.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.18x = 1,697.76 × 699.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.18x = 1,186,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,988.90/1,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.89

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