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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.81, 1,698.48 and 699.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.81, 1,698.48 and 699.69 is: 965.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.81 : 1,698.48 = 699.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.81/1,698.48 = 699.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.81x = 1,698.48 × 699.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.81x = 1,188,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,403.10/1,230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.54

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