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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.08, 1,698.36 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.08, 1,698.36 and 733.56 is: 1,012.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.08 : 1,698.36 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.08/1,698.36 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.08x = 1,698.36 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.08x = 1,245,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,848.96/1,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.00

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