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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.39, 1,698.57 and 899.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.39, 1,698.57 and 899.51 is: 1,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.39 : 1,698.57 = 899.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.39/1,698.57 = 899.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.39x = 1,698.57 × 899.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.39x = 1,527,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,872.21/1,230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.78

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