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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.45, 1,699.07 and 1,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.45, 1,699.07 and 1,044.56 is: 1,442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.45 : 1,699.07 = 1,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.45/1,699.07 = 1,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.45x = 1,699.07 × 1,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.45x = 1,774,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,766.84/1,230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.37

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