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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.24, 1,704.70 and 704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.24, 1,704.70 and 704.15 is: 971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.24 : 1,704.70 = 704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.24/1,704.70 = 704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.24x = 1,704.70 × 704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.24x = 1,200,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,364.51/1,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.77

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