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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.44, 1,700.09 and 811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.44, 1,700.09 and 811.68 is: 1,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.44 : 1,700.09 = 811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.44/1,700.09 = 811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.44x = 1,700.09 × 811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.44x = 1,379,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,929.05/1,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.58

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