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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.49, 1,700.88 and 708.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.49, 1,700.88 and 708.51 is: 977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.49 : 1,700.88 = 708.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.49/1,700.88 = 708.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.49x = 1,700.88 × 708.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.49x = 1,205,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,090.49/1,232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.77

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