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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.05, 1,704.95 and 710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.05, 1,704.95 and 710.98 is: 981.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.05 : 1,704.95 = 710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.05/1,704.95 = 710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.05x = 1,704.95 × 710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.05x = 1,212,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,180.20/1,235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.48

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