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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.79, 1,703.01 and 710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.79, 1,703.01 and 710.17 is: 980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.79 : 1,703.01 = 710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.79/1,703.01 = 710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.79x = 1,703.01 × 710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.79x = 1,209,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,426.61/1,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.25

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