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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.76, 1,697.91 and 758.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.76, 1,697.91 and 758.53 is: 1,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.76 : 1,697.91 = 758.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.76/1,697.91 = 758.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.76x = 1,697.91 × 758.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.76x = 1,287,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,907.18/1,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.44

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