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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.83, 1,699.98 and 708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.83, 1,699.98 and 708.03 is: 977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.83 : 1,699.98 = 708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.83/1,699.98 = 708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.83x = 1,699.98 × 708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.83x = 1,203,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,636.84/1,231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.11

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