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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.90, 1,704.13 and 703.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.90, 1,704.13 and 703.77 is: 971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.90 : 1,704.13 = 703.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.90/1,704.13 = 703.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.90x = 1,704.13 × 703.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.90x = 1,199,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,315.57/1,234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.18

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