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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.64, 1,700.15 and 734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.64, 1,700.15 and 734.32 is: 1,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.64 : 1,700.15 = 734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.64/1,700.15 = 734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.64x = 1,700.15 × 734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.64x = 1,248,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,454.15/1,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.65

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