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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.64, 1,698.77 and 733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.64, 1,698.77 and 733.32 is: 1,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.64 : 1,698.77 = 733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.64/1,698.77 = 733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.64x = 1,698.77 × 733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.64x = 1,245,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,743.85/1,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.28

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