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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.56, 1,694.88 and 1,064.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.56, 1,694.88 and 1,064.78 is: 1,466.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.56 : 1,694.88 = 1,064.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.56/1,694.88 = 1,064.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.56x = 1,694.88 × 1,064.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.56x = 1,804,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,665.85/1,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.55

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