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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.09, 1,703.22 and 710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.09, 1,703.22 and 710.02 is: 979.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.09 : 1,703.22 = 710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.09/1,703.22 = 710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.09x = 1,703.22 × 710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.09x = 1,209,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,320.26/1,234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.93

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