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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.18, 1,698.09 and 758.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.18, 1,698.09 and 758.15 is: 1,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.18 : 1,698.09 = 758.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.18/1,698.09 = 758.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.18x = 1,698.09 × 758.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.18x = 1,287,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,406.93/1,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.52

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