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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.24, 1,698.90 and 707.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.24, 1,698.90 and 707.26 is: 975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.24 : 1,698.90 = 707.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.24/1,698.90 = 707.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.24x = 1,698.90 × 707.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.24x = 1,201,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,564.01/1,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.90

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