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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.18, 1,698.96 and 707.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.18, 1,698.96 and 707.21 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.18 : 1,698.96 = 707.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.18/1,698.96 = 707.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.18x = 1,698.96 × 707.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.18x = 1,201,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,518.05/1,231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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