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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.68, 1,699.14 and 789.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.68, 1,699.14 and 789.42 is: 1,089.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.68 : 1,699.14 = 789.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.68/1,699.14 = 789.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.68x = 1,699.14 × 789.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.68x = 1,341,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,335.10/1,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.03

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