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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.92, 1,703.64 and 710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.92, 1,703.64 and 710.64 is: 980.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.92 : 1,703.64 = 710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.92/1,703.64 = 710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.92x = 1,703.64 × 710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.92x = 1,210,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,674.73/1,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.37

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