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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.63, 1,698.41 and 733.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.63, 1,698.41 and 733.26 is: 1,011.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.63 : 1,698.41 = 733.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.63/1,698.41 = 733.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.63x = 1,698.41 × 733.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.63x = 1,245,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,376.12/1,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.98

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