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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.14, 1,698.80 and 707.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.14, 1,698.80 and 707.07 is: 975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.14 : 1,698.80 = 707.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.14/1,698.80 = 707.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.14x = 1,698.80 × 707.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.14x = 1,201,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,166.98/1,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.65

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