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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.27, 1,706.24 and 705.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.27, 1,706.24 and 705.15 is: 973.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.27 : 1,706.24 = 705.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.27/1,706.24 = 705.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.27x = 1,706.24 × 705.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.27x = 1,203,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,155.14/1,236.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.21

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