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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.18, 1,699.65 and 950.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.18, 1,699.65 and 950.78 is: 1,312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.18 : 1,699.65 = 950.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.18/1,699.65 = 950.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.18x = 1,699.65 × 950.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.18x = 1,616,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,003.17/1,231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.57

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