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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.97, 1,700.11 and 672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.97, 1,700.11 and 672.46 is: 927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.97 : 1,700.11 = 672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.97/1,700.11 = 672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.97x = 1,700.11 × 672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.97x = 1,143,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,255.97/1,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.99

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