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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.47, 1,698.05 and 706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.47, 1,698.05 and 706.50 is: 974.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.47 : 1,698.05 = 706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.47/1,698.05 = 706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.47x = 1,698.05 × 706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.47x = 1,199,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,674.09/1,230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.97

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