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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.67, 1,698.24 and 881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.67, 1,698.24 and 881.92 is: 1,216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.67 : 1,698.24 = 881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.67/1,698.24 = 881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.67x = 1,698.24 × 881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.67x = 1,497,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,711.82/1,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.99

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