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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.94, 1,697.63 and 831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.94, 1,697.63 and 831.42 is: 1,147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.94 : 1,697.63 = 831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.94/1,697.63 = 831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.94x = 1,697.63 × 831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.94x = 1,411,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,439.38/1,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.57

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