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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.32, 1,699.25 and 734.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.32, 1,699.25 and 734.03 is: 1,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.32 : 1,699.25 = 734.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.32/1,699.25 = 734.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.32x = 1,699.25 × 734.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.32x = 1,247,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,288.31/1,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.97

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