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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.03, 1,698.17 and 733.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.03, 1,698.17 and 733.31 is: 1,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.03 : 1,698.17 = 733.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.03/1,698.17 = 733.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.03x = 1,698.17 × 733.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.03x = 1,245,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,291.12/1,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.59

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