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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.94, 1,699.34 and 789.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.94, 1,699.34 and 789.68 is: 1,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.94 : 1,699.34 = 789.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.94/1,699.34 = 789.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.94x = 1,699.34 × 789.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.94x = 1,341,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,934.81/1,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.29

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