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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.55, 1,699.54 and 954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.55, 1,699.54 and 954.14 is: 1,317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.55 : 1,699.54 = 954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.55/1,699.54 = 954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.55x = 1,699.54 × 954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.55x = 1,621,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,588.21/1,230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.78

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