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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.38, 1,698.06 and 758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.38, 1,698.06 and 758.18 is: 1,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.38 : 1,698.06 = 758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.38/1,698.06 = 758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.38x = 1,698.06 × 758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.38x = 1,287,435.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,435.13/1,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.37

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