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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.26, 1,697.55 and 810.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.26, 1,697.55 and 810.78 is: 1,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.26 : 1,697.55 = 810.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.26/1,697.55 = 810.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.26x = 1,697.55 × 810.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.26x = 1,376,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,339.59/1,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.74

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