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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.02, 1,699.65 and 789.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.02, 1,699.65 and 789.48 is: 1,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.02 : 1,699.65 = 789.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.02/1,699.65 = 789.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.02x = 1,699.65 × 789.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.02x = 1,341,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,839.68/1,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.02

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