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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.47, 1,697.43 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.47, 1,697.43 and 810.38 is: 1,117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.47 : 1,697.43 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.47/1,697.43 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.47x = 1,697.43 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.47x = 1,375,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,563.32/1,230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.92

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