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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.43, 1,696.52 and 1,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.43, 1,696.52 and 1,005.53 is: 1,386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.43 : 1,696.52 = 1,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.43/1,696.52 = 1,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.43x = 1,696.52 × 1,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.43x = 1,705,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,901.76/1,230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.43

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