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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.70, 1,848.93 and 1,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.70, 1,848.93 and 1,014.70 is: 1,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.70 : 1,848.93 = 1,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.70/1,848.93 = 1,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.70x = 1,848.93 × 1,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.70x = 1,876,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,109.27/1,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.42

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