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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.44, 1,705.05 and 711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.44, 1,705.05 and 711.57 is: 982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.44 : 1,705.05 = 711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.44/1,705.05 = 711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.44x = 1,705.05 × 711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.44x = 1,213,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,262.43/1,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.05

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