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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.08, 1,702.92 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.08, 1,702.92 and 710.04 is: 979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.08 : 1,702.92 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.08/1,702.92 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.08x = 1,702.92 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.08x = 1,209,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,141.32/1,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.79

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