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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.03, 1,699.37 and 811.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.03, 1,699.37 and 811.61 is: 1,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.03 : 1,699.37 = 811.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.03/1,699.37 = 811.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.03x = 1,699.37 × 811.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.03x = 1,379,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,225.69/1,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.38

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