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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.48, 1,698.12 and 726.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.48, 1,698.12 and 726.62 is: 1,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.48 : 1,698.12 = 726.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.48/1,698.12 = 726.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.48x = 1,698.12 × 726.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.48x = 1,233,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,879.46/1,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.76

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