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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.98, 1,698.21 and 782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.98, 1,698.21 and 782.61 is: 1,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.98 : 1,698.21 = 782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.98/1,698.21 = 782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.98x = 1,698.21 × 782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.98x = 1,329,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,035.86/1,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.66

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