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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.21, 1,698.68 and 734.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.21, 1,698.68 and 734.01 is: 1,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.21 : 1,698.68 = 734.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.21/1,698.68 = 734.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.21x = 1,698.68 × 734.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.21x = 1,246,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,854.16/1,231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.70

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