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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.36, 1,705.38 and 711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.36, 1,705.38 and 711.30 is: 981.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.36 : 1,705.38 = 711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.36/1,705.38 = 711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.36x = 1,705.38 × 711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.36x = 1,213,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,036.79/1,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.93

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