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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.13, 1,700.36 and 708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.13, 1,700.36 and 708.28 is: 977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.13 : 1,700.36 = 708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.13/1,700.36 = 708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.13x = 1,700.36 × 708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.13x = 1,204,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,330.98/1,232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.44

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