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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.02, 1,698.75 and 764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.02, 1,698.75 and 764.46 is: 1,054.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.02 : 1,698.75 = 764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.02/1,698.75 = 764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.02x = 1,698.75 × 764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.02x = 1,298,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,626.43/1,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.92

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