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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.81, 1,705.46 and 711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.81, 1,705.46 and 711.88 is: 982.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.81 : 1,705.46 = 711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.81/1,705.46 = 711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.81x = 1,705.46 × 711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.81x = 1,214,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,075.04/1,235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.41

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