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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.02, 1,704.36 and 703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.02, 1,704.36 and 703.99 is: 971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.02 : 1,704.36 = 703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.02/1,704.36 = 703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.02x = 1,704.36 × 703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.02x = 1,199,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,852.40/1,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.52

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