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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.62, 1,698.26 and 671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.62, 1,698.26 and 671.08 is: 926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.62 : 1,698.26 = 671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.62/1,698.26 = 671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.62x = 1,698.26 × 671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.62x = 1,139,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,668.32/1,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.09

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