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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.64, 1,698.26 and 699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.64, 1,698.26 and 699.52 is: 965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.64 : 1,698.26 = 699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.64/1,698.26 = 699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.64x = 1,698.26 × 699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.64x = 1,187,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,966.84/1,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.32

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