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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.04, 1,699.04 and 726.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.04, 1,699.04 and 726.86 is: 1,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.04 : 1,699.04 = 726.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.04/1,699.04 = 726.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.04x = 1,699.04 × 726.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.04x = 1,234,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,952.08/1,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.18

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