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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.18, 1,698.50 and 707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.18, 1,698.50 and 707.10 is: 975.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.18 : 1,698.50 = 707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.18/1,698.50 = 707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.18x = 1,698.50 × 707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.18x = 1,201,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,009.35/1,231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.49

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