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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.29, 1,698.71 and 789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.29, 1,698.71 and 789.44 is: 1,089.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.29 : 1,698.71 = 789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.29/1,698.71 = 789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.29x = 1,698.71 × 789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.29x = 1,341,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,017.18/1,231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.12

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