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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.62, 1,698.28 and 671.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.62, 1,698.28 and 671.11 is: 926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.62 : 1,698.28 = 671.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.62/1,698.28 = 671.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.62x = 1,698.28 × 671.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.62x = 1,139,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,726.77/1,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.14

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