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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.33, 1,699.24 and 671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.33, 1,699.24 and 671.81 is: 927.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.33 : 1,699.24 = 671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.33/1,699.24 = 671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.33x = 1,699.24 × 671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.33x = 1,141,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,557.93/1,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.09

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