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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.16, 1,699.16 and 707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.16, 1,699.16 and 707.20 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.16 : 1,699.16 = 707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.16/1,699.16 = 707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.16x = 1,699.16 × 707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.16x = 1,201,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,645.95/1,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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