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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.22, 1,703.16 and 710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.22, 1,703.16 and 710.18 is: 980.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.22 : 1,703.16 = 710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.22/1,703.16 = 710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.22x = 1,703.16 × 710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.22x = 1,209,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,550.17/1,234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.01

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