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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.28, 1,699.11 and 671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.28, 1,699.11 and 671.73 is: 926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.28 : 1,699.11 = 671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.28/1,699.11 = 671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.28x = 1,699.11 × 671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.28x = 1,141,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,343.16/1,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.96

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