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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.26, 1,704.56 and 704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.26, 1,704.56 and 704.15 is: 971.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.26 : 1,704.56 = 704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.26/1,704.56 = 704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.26x = 1,704.56 × 704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.26x = 1,200,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,265.92/1,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.67

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