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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.02, 1,698.82 and 671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.02, 1,698.82 and 671.48 is: 926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.02 : 1,698.82 = 671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.02/1,698.82 = 671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.02x = 1,698.82 × 671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.02x = 1,140,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,723.65/1,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.65

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