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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.67, 1,699.55 and 1,152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.67, 1,699.55 and 1,152.28 is: 1,591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.67 : 1,699.55 = 1,152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.67/1,699.55 = 1,152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.67x = 1,699.55 × 1,152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.67x = 1,958,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,357.47/1,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.29

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