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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.32, 1,704.93 and 757.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.32, 1,704.93 and 757.07 is: 1,044.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.32 : 1,704.93 = 757.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.32/1,704.93 = 757.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.32x = 1,704.93 × 757.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.32x = 1,290,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,742.83/1,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.87

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