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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.76, 1,701.54 and 708.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.76, 1,701.54 and 708.87 is: 978.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.76 : 1,701.54 = 708.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.76/1,701.54 = 708.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.76x = 1,701.54 × 708.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.76x = 1,206,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,170.66/1,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.43

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