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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.98, 1,706.03 and 712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.98, 1,706.03 and 712.36 is: 983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.98 : 1,706.03 = 712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.98/1,706.03 = 712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.98x = 1,706.03 × 712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.98x = 1,215,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,302.38/1,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.27

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