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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.79, 1,705.73 and 712.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.79, 1,705.73 and 712.17 is: 982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.79 : 1,705.73 = 712.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.79/1,705.73 = 712.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.79x = 1,705.73 × 712.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.79x = 1,214,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,766.17/1,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.99

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