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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.23, 1,699.17 and 916.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.23, 1,699.17 and 916.99 is: 1,264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.23 : 1,699.17 = 916.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.23/1,699.17 = 916.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.23x = 1,699.17 × 916.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.23x = 1,558,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,121.90/1,232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.47

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