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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.76, 1,698.98 and 733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.76, 1,698.98 and 733.42 is: 1,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.76 : 1,698.98 = 733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.76/1,698.98 = 733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.76x = 1,698.98 × 733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.76x = 1,246,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,064.37/1,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.43

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