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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.08, 1,695.78 and 1,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.08, 1,695.78 and 1,150.44 is: 1,584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.08 : 1,695.78 = 1,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.08/1,695.78 = 1,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.08x = 1,695.78 × 1,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.08x = 1,950,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,893.14/1,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.70

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