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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.74, 1,699.74 and 707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.74, 1,699.74 and 707.64 is: 976.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.74 : 1,699.74 = 707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.74/1,699.74 = 707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.74x = 1,699.74 × 707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.74x = 1,202,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,804.01/1,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.51

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