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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.80, 2,422.12 and 1,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.80, 2,422.12 and 1,230.96 is: 1,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.80 : 2,422.12 = 1,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.80/2,422.12 = 1,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.80x = 2,422.12 × 1,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.80x = 2,981,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,532.84/1,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.07

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