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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.64, 1,705.40 and 711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.64, 1,705.40 and 711.66 is: 982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.64 : 1,705.40 = 711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.64/1,705.40 = 711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.64x = 1,705.40 × 711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.64x = 1,213,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,664.96/1,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.22

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