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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.49, 1,697.48 and 732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.49, 1,697.48 and 732.97 is: 1,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.49 : 1,697.48 = 732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.49/1,697.48 = 732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.49x = 1,697.48 × 732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.49x = 1,244,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,198.25/1,230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.14

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