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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.84, 1,698.48 and 733.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.84, 1,698.48 and 733.55 is: 1,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.84 : 1,698.48 = 733.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.84/1,698.48 = 733.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.84x = 1,698.48 × 733.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.84x = 1,245,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,911.51/1,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.24

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