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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.75, 1,701.40 and 708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.75, 1,701.40 and 708.68 is: 978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.75 : 1,701.40 = 708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.75/1,701.40 = 708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.75x = 1,701.40 × 708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.75x = 1,205,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,748.15/1,232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.10

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