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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.61, 1,699.42 and 734.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.61, 1,699.42 and 734.23 is: 1,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.61 : 1,699.42 = 734.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.61/1,699.42 = 734.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.61x = 1,699.42 × 734.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.61x = 1,247,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,759.06/1,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.12

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