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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.21, 1,697.40 and 699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.21, 1,697.40 and 699.03 is: 964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.21 : 1,697.40 = 699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.21/1,697.40 = 699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.21x = 1,697.40 × 699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.21x = 1,186,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,533.52/1,230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.50

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