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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.18, 1,701.84 and 709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.18, 1,701.84 and 709.26 is: 978.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.18 : 1,701.84 = 709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.18/1,701.84 = 709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.18x = 1,701.84 × 709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.18x = 1,207,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,047.04/1,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.81

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