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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.95, 1,699.67 and 790.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.95, 1,699.67 and 790.12 is: 1,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.95 : 1,699.67 = 790.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.95/1,699.67 = 790.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.95x = 1,699.67 × 790.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.95x = 1,342,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,943.26/1,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.10

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