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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.88, 1,699.99 and 708.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.88, 1,699.99 and 708.01 is: 977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.88 : 1,699.99 = 708.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.88/1,699.99 = 708.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.88x = 1,699.99 × 708.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.88x = 1,203,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,603.90/1,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.05

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