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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.45, 1,698.17 and 706.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.45, 1,698.17 and 706.47 is: 975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.45 : 1,698.17 = 706.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.45/1,698.17 = 706.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.45x = 1,698.17 × 706.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.45x = 1,199,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,707.93/1,230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.02

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