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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.68, 1,696.68 and 1,192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.68, 1,696.68 and 1,192.46 is: 1,643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.68 : 1,696.68 = 1,192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.68/1,696.68 = 1,192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.68x = 1,696.68 × 1,192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.68x = 2,023,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,223.03/1,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.99

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