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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.26, 1,697.72 and 706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.26, 1,697.72 and 706.25 is: 974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.26 : 1,697.72 = 706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.26/1,697.72 = 706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.26x = 1,697.72 × 706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.26x = 1,199,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,011.22/1,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.60

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