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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.09, 1,704.60 and 711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.09, 1,704.60 and 711.02 is: 981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.09 : 1,704.60 = 711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.09/1,704.60 = 711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.09x = 1,704.60 × 711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.09x = 1,212,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,004.69/1,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.31

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