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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.78, 1,699.89 and 734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.78, 1,699.89 and 734.46 is: 1,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.78 : 1,699.89 = 734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.78/1,699.89 = 734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.78x = 1,699.89 × 734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.78x = 1,248,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,501.21/1,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.57

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