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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.38, 1,698.02 and 706.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.38, 1,698.02 and 706.51 is: 975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.38 : 1,698.02 = 706.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.38/1,698.02 = 706.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.38x = 1,698.02 × 706.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.38x = 1,199,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,665.63/1,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.04

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