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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.28, 1,700.70 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.28, 1,700.70 and 708.24 is: 977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.28 : 1,700.70 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.28/1,700.70 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.28x = 1,700.70 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.28x = 1,204,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,503.77/1,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.46

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