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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.66, 1,705.05 and 704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.66, 1,705.05 and 704.60 is: 972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.66 : 1,705.05 = 704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.66/1,705.05 = 704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.66x = 1,705.05 × 704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.66x = 1,201,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,376.10/1,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.26

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