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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.64, 1,698.34 and 699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.64, 1,698.34 and 699.38 is: 965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.64 : 1,698.34 = 699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.64/1,698.34 = 699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.64x = 1,698.34 × 699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.64x = 1,187,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,793.99/1,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.18

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