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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.62, 1,698.81 and 811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.62, 1,698.81 and 811.22 is: 1,119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.62 : 1,698.81 = 811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.62/1,698.81 = 811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.62x = 1,698.81 × 811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.62x = 1,378,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,108.65/1,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.85

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