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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.02, 1,698.99 and 707.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.02, 1,698.99 and 707.07 is: 975.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.02 : 1,698.99 = 707.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.02/1,698.99 = 707.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.02x = 1,698.99 × 707.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.02x = 1,201,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,304.86/1,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.86

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