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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.19, 1,703.21 and 710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.19, 1,703.21 and 710.25 is: 980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.19 : 1,703.21 = 710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.19/1,703.21 = 710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.19x = 1,703.21 × 710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.19x = 1,209,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,704.90/1,234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.16

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