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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.63, 1,702.62 and 709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.63, 1,702.62 and 709.97 is: 979.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.63 : 1,702.62 = 709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.63/1,702.62 = 709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.63x = 1,702.62 × 709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.63x = 1,208,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,800.61/1,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.87

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