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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.62, 1,699.02 and 1,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.62, 1,699.02 and 1,010.12 is: 1,394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.62 : 1,699.02 = 1,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.62/1,699.02 = 1,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.62x = 1,699.02 × 1,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.62x = 1,716,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,214.08/1,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.59

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