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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.26, 1,698.03 and 706.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.26, 1,698.03 and 706.59 is: 975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.26 : 1,698.03 = 706.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.26/1,698.03 = 706.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.26x = 1,698.03 × 706.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.26x = 1,199,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,811.02/1,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.25

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