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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.04, 1,699.22 and 707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.04, 1,699.22 and 707.44 is: 976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.04 : 1,699.22 = 707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.04/1,699.22 = 707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.04x = 1,699.22 × 707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.04x = 1,202,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,096.20/1,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.49

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