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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.16, 1,698.86 and 707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.16, 1,698.86 and 707.10 is: 975.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.16 : 1,698.86 = 707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.16/1,698.86 = 707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.16x = 1,698.86 × 707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.16x = 1,201,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,263.91/1,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.72

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