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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.49, 1,699.19 and 734.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.49, 1,699.19 and 734.03 is: 1,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.49 : 1,699.19 = 734.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.49/1,699.19 = 734.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.49x = 1,699.19 × 734.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.49x = 1,247,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,256.44/1,231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.80

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