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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.46, 1,702.20 and 709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.46, 1,702.20 and 709.53 is: 979.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.46 : 1,702.20 = 709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.46/1,702.20 = 709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.46x = 1,702.20 × 709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.46x = 1,207,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,753.46/1,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.16

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