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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.02, 1,704.40 and 711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.02, 1,704.40 and 711.06 is: 981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.02 : 1,704.40 = 711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.02/1,704.40 = 711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.02x = 1,704.40 × 711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.02x = 1,211,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,930.66/1,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.30

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