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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.51, 1,698.12 and 671.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.51, 1,698.12 and 671.00 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.51 : 1,698.12 = 671.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.51/1,698.12 = 671.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.51x = 1,698.12 × 671.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.51x = 1,139,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,442.77/1,230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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