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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.51, 1,697.95 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.51, 1,697.95 and 699.20 is: 964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.51 : 1,697.95 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.51/1,697.95 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.51x = 1,697.95 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.51x = 1,187,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,206.64/1,230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.81

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