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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.46, 1,698.50 and 837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.46, 1,698.50 and 837.74 is: 1,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.46 : 1,698.50 = 837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.46/1,698.50 = 837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.46x = 1,698.50 × 837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.46x = 1,422,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,907.73/1,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.41

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