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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.73, 1,705.11 and 711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.73, 1,705.11 and 711.66 is: 981.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.73 : 1,705.11 = 711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.73/1,705.11 = 711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.73x = 1,705.11 × 711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.73x = 1,213,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,452.19/1,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.97

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