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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.36, 1,697.96 and 706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.36, 1,697.96 and 706.28 is: 974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.36 : 1,697.96 = 706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.36/1,697.96 = 706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.36x = 1,697.96 × 706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.36x = 1,199,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,235.19/1,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.70

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