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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.64, 1,702.24 and 709.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.64, 1,702.24 and 709.57 is: 979.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.64 : 1,702.24 = 709.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.64/1,702.24 = 709.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.64x = 1,702.24 × 709.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.64x = 1,207,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,858.44/1,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.10

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