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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.69, 1,699.72 and 672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.69, 1,699.72 and 672.14 is: 927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.69 : 1,699.72 = 672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.69/1,699.72 = 672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.69x = 1,699.72 × 672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.69x = 1,142,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,452.37/1,231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.55

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