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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.79, 1,698.47 and 671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.79, 1,698.47 and 671.25 is: 926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.79 : 1,698.47 = 671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.79/1,698.47 = 671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.79x = 1,698.47 × 671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.79x = 1,140,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,097.99/1,230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.31

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