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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.70, 1,699.65 and 707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.70, 1,699.65 and 707.63 is: 976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.70 : 1,699.65 = 707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.70/1,699.65 = 707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.70x = 1,699.65 × 707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.70x = 1,202,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,714.83/1,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.47

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