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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.28, 1,697.88 and 732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.28, 1,697.88 and 732.82 is: 1,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.28 : 1,697.88 = 732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.28/1,697.88 = 732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.28x = 1,697.88 × 732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.28x = 1,244,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,240.42/1,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.35

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