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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.93, 1,698.27 and 752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.93, 1,698.27 and 752.21 is: 1,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.93 : 1,698.27 = 752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.93/1,698.27 = 752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.93x = 1,698.27 × 752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.93x = 1,277,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,450.73/1,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.79

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