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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.59, 1,699.57 and 672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.59, 1,699.57 and 672.06 is: 927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.59 : 1,699.57 = 672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.59/1,699.57 = 672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.59x = 1,699.57 × 672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.59x = 1,142,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,213.01/1,231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.43

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