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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.51, 1,699.68 and 734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.51, 1,699.68 and 734.44 is: 1,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.51 : 1,699.68 = 734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.51/1,699.68 = 734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.51x = 1,699.68 × 734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.51x = 1,248,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,312.98/1,231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.64

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