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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.36, 1,697.58 and 816.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.36, 1,697.58 and 816.36 is: 1,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.36 : 1,697.58 = 816.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.36/1,697.58 = 816.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.36x = 1,697.58 × 816.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.36x = 1,385,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,836.41/1,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.37

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