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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.37, 1,704.78 and 711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.37, 1,704.78 and 711.45 is: 981.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.37 : 1,704.78 = 711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.37/1,704.78 = 711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.37x = 1,704.78 × 711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.37x = 1,212,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,865.73/1,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.78

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