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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.44, 1,697.94 and 670.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.44, 1,697.94 and 670.91 is: 925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.44 : 1,697.94 = 670.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.44/1,697.94 = 670.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.44x = 1,697.94 × 670.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.44x = 1,139,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,156.44/1,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.82

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