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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.79, 1,699.85 and 672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.79, 1,699.85 and 672.25 is: 927.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.79 : 1,699.85 = 672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.79/1,699.85 = 672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.79x = 1,699.85 × 672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.79x = 1,142,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,724.16/1,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.69

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