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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.28, 1,699.32 and 707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.28, 1,699.32 and 707.24 is: 976.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.28 : 1,699.32 = 707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.28/1,699.32 = 707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.28x = 1,699.32 × 707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.28x = 1,201,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,827.08/1,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.08

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