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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.67, 1,705.41 and 711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.67, 1,705.41 and 711.60 is: 982.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.67 : 1,705.41 = 711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.67/1,705.41 = 711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.67x = 1,705.41 × 711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.67x = 1,213,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,569.76/1,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.11

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