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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.70, 1,843.35 and 652.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.70, 1,843.35 and 652.90 is: 977.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.70 : 1,843.35 = 652.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.70/1,843.35 = 652.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.70x = 1,843.35 × 652.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.70x = 1,203,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,523.22/1,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.92

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