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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.17, 1,704.49 and 711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.17, 1,704.49 and 711.28 is: 981.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.17 : 1,704.49 = 711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.17/1,704.49 = 711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.17x = 1,704.49 × 711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.17x = 1,212,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,369.65/1,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.54

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