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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.68, 2,480.56 and 1,230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.68, 2,480.56 and 1,230.46 is: 1,698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.68 : 2,480.56 = 1,230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.68/2,480.56 = 1,230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.68x = 2,480.56 × 1,230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.68x = 3,052,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,231.94/1,796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.82

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