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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.58, 1,699.58 and 789.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.58, 1,699.58 and 789.74 is: 1,089.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.58 : 1,699.58 = 789.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.58/1,699.58 = 789.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.58x = 1,699.58 × 789.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.58x = 1,342,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,213.86/1,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.84

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