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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.84, 1,699.88 and 672.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.84, 1,699.88 and 672.27 is: 927.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.84 : 1,699.88 = 672.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.84/1,699.88 = 672.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.84x = 1,699.88 × 672.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.84x = 1,142,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,778.33/1,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.70

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