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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.68, 1,699.72 and 672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.68, 1,699.72 and 672.15 is: 927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.68 : 1,699.72 = 672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.68/1,699.72 = 672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.68x = 1,699.72 × 672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.68x = 1,142,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,466.80/1,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.57

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