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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.96, 1,698.96 and 951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.96, 1,698.96 and 951.78 is: 1,312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.96 : 1,698.96 = 951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.96/1,698.96 = 951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.96x = 1,698.96 × 951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.96x = 1,617,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,036.15/1,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.57

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