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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.56, 1,696.36 and 1,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.56, 1,696.36 and 1,009.16 is: 1,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.56 : 1,696.36 = 1,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.56/1,696.36 = 1,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.56x = 1,696.36 × 1,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.56x = 1,711,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,898.66/1,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.15

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