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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.30, 1,703.23 and 710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.30, 1,703.23 and 710.41 is: 980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.30 : 1,703.23 = 710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.30/1,703.23 = 710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.30x = 1,703.23 × 710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.30x = 1,209,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,991.62/1,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.31

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