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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.88, 1,697.63 and 789.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.88, 1,697.63 and 789.01 is: 1,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.88 : 1,697.63 = 789.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.88/1,697.63 = 789.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.88x = 1,697.63 × 789.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.88x = 1,339,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,438.86/1,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.32

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