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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.26, 1,698.11 and 726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.26, 1,698.11 and 726.58 is: 1,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.26 : 1,698.11 = 726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.26/1,698.11 = 726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.26x = 1,698.11 × 726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.26x = 1,233,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,812.76/1,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.89

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