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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.69, 1,845.60 and 711.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.69, 1,845.60 and 711.93 is: 1,066.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.69 : 1,845.60 = 711.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.69/1,845.60 = 711.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.69x = 1,845.60 × 711.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.69x = 1,313,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,940.80/1,231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.78

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