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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.55, 1,699.57 and 790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.55, 1,699.57 and 790.28 is: 1,090.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.55 : 1,699.57 = 790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.55/1,699.57 = 790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.55x = 1,699.57 × 790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.55x = 1,343,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,136.18/1,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.61

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