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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.02, 1,699.65 and 882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.02, 1,699.65 and 882.72 is: 1,218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.02 : 1,699.65 = 882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.02/1,699.65 = 882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.02x = 1,699.65 × 882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.02x = 1,500,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,315.05/1,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.76

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