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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.39, 1,705.96 and 712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.39, 1,705.96 and 712.32 is: 982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.39 : 1,705.96 = 712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.39/1,705.96 = 712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.39x = 1,705.96 × 712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.39x = 1,215,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,189.43/1,236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.85

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