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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.12, 1,704.72 and 711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.12, 1,704.72 and 711.44 is: 981.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.12 : 1,704.72 = 711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.12/1,704.72 = 711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.12x = 1,704.72 × 711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.12x = 1,212,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,806.00/1,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.93

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