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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.92, 1,704.99 and 711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.92, 1,704.99 and 711.65 is: 981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.92 : 1,704.99 = 711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.92/1,704.99 = 711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.92x = 1,704.99 × 711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.92x = 1,213,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,347.61/1,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.74

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