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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.99, 1,698.84 and 877.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.99, 1,698.84 and 877.02 is: 1,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.99 : 1,698.84 = 877.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.99/1,698.84 = 877.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.99x = 1,698.84 × 877.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.99x = 1,489,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,916.66/1,230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.34

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