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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.82, 1,704.01 and 710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.82, 1,704.01 and 710.82 is: 980.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.82 : 1,704.01 = 710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.82/1,704.01 = 710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.82x = 1,704.01 × 710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.82x = 1,211,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,244.39/1,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.91

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