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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.39, 1,704.92 and 711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.39, 1,704.92 and 711.43 is: 981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.39 : 1,704.92 = 711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.39/1,704.92 = 711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.39x = 1,704.92 × 711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.39x = 1,212,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,923.42/1,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.82

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