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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.63, 1,704 and 710.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.63, 1,704 and 710.97 is: 981.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.63 : 1,704 = 710.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.63/1,704 = 710.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.63x = 1,704 × 710.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.63x = 1,211,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,492.88/1,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.26

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