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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.32, 1,697.70 and 732.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.32, 1,697.70 and 732.92 is: 1,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.32 : 1,697.70 = 732.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.32/1,697.70 = 732.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.32x = 1,697.70 × 732.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.32x = 1,244,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,278.28/1,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.35

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