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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.19, 1,700.45 and 708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.19, 1,700.45 and 708.25 is: 977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.19 : 1,700.45 = 708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.19/1,700.45 = 708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.19x = 1,700.45 × 708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.19x = 1,204,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,343.71/1,232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.40

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