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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.51, 1,703.43 and 710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.51, 1,703.43 and 710.44 is: 980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.51 : 1,703.43 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.51/1,703.43 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.51x = 1,703.43 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.51x = 1,210,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,180.55/1,234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.29

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