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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.05, 1,698.79 and 671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.05, 1,698.79 and 671.54 is: 926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.05 : 1,698.79 = 671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.05/1,698.79 = 671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.05x = 1,698.79 × 671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.05x = 1,140,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,806.08/1,231.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.69

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