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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.63, 1,699.65 and 707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.63, 1,699.65 and 707.66 is: 976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.63 : 1,699.65 = 707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.63/1,699.65 = 707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.63x = 1,699.65 × 707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.63x = 1,202,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,774.32/1,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.57

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