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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.43, 1,704.83 and 711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.43, 1,704.83 and 711.45 is: 981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.43 : 1,704.83 = 711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.43/1,704.83 = 711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.43x = 1,704.83 × 711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.43x = 1,212,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,897.75/1,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.76

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