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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.84, 1,699.23 and 727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.84, 1,699.23 and 727.84 is: 1,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.84 : 1,699.23 = 727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.84/1,699.23 = 727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.84x = 1,699.23 × 727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.84x = 1,236,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,767.56/1,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.00

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