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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.57, 1,704.05 and 710.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.57, 1,704.05 and 710.77 is: 981.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.57 : 1,704.05 = 710.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.57/1,704.05 = 710.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.57x = 1,704.05 × 710.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.57x = 1,211,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,187.62/1,234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.06

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