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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.50, 1,705 and 711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.50, 1,705 and 711.70 is: 982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.50 : 1,705 = 711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.50/1,705 = 711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.50x = 1,705 × 711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.50x = 1,213,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,448.50/1,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.15

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