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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.22, 1,698.76 and 733.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.22, 1,698.76 and 733.64 is: 1,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.22 : 1,698.76 = 733.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.22/1,698.76 = 733.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.22x = 1,698.76 × 733.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.22x = 1,246,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,278.29/1,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.23

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