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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.46, 1,704.80 and 704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.46, 1,704.80 and 704.36 is: 971.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.46 : 1,704.80 = 704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.46/1,704.80 = 704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.46x = 1,704.80 × 704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.46x = 1,200,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,792.93/1,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.94

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