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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.09, 1,698.93 and 707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.09, 1,698.93 and 707.11 is: 975.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.09 : 1,698.93 = 707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.09/1,698.93 = 707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.09x = 1,698.93 × 707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.09x = 1,201,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,318.36/1,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.82

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