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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.71, 1,698.48 and 699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.71, 1,698.48 and 699.76 is: 965.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.71 : 1,698.48 = 699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.71/1,698.48 = 699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.71x = 1,698.48 × 699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.71x = 1,188,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,535.52/1,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.73

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