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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.33, 1,706.33 and 705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.33, 1,706.33 and 705.24 is: 973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.33 : 1,706.33 = 705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.33/1,706.33 = 705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.33x = 1,706.33 × 705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.33x = 1,203,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,373.93/1,236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.34

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