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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.84, 1,699.92 and 672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.84, 1,699.92 and 672.31 is: 927.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.84 : 1,699.92 = 672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.84/1,699.92 = 672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.84x = 1,699.92 × 672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.84x = 1,142,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,864.72/1,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.77

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