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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.38, 1,697.76 and 1,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.38, 1,697.76 and 1,010.02 is: 1,391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.38 : 1,697.76 = 1,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.38/1,697.76 = 1,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.38x = 1,697.76 × 1,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.38x = 1,714,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,771.56/1,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.43

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