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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.67, 1,844.33 and 710.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.67, 1,844.33 and 710.35 is: 1,064.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.67 : 1,844.33 = 710.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.67/1,844.33 = 710.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.67x = 1,844.33 × 710.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.67x = 1,310,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,119.82/1,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.56

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