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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.23, 1,704.18 and 710.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.23, 1,704.18 and 710.95 is: 980.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.23 : 1,704.18 = 710.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.23/1,704.18 = 710.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.23x = 1,704.18 × 710.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.23x = 1,211,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,586.77/1,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.86

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