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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.60, 1,699.42 and 734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.60, 1,699.42 and 734.24 is: 1,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.60 : 1,699.42 = 734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.60/1,699.42 = 734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.60x = 1,699.42 × 734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.60x = 1,247,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,782.14/1,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.14

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