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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.68, 1,697.46 and 1,190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.68, 1,697.46 and 1,190.00 is: 1,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.68 : 1,697.46 = 1,190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.68/1,697.46 = 1,190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.68x = 1,697.46 × 1,190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.68x = 2,019,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,968.91/1,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.35

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