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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.70, 1,697.16 and 811.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.70, 1,697.16 and 811.42 is: 1,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.70 : 1,697.16 = 811.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.70/1,697.16 = 811.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.70x = 1,697.16 × 811.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.70x = 1,377,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,109.57/1,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.96

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