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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.43, 1,706.20 and 712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.43, 1,706.20 and 712.45 is: 983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.43 : 1,706.20 = 712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.43/1,706.20 = 712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.43x = 1,706.20 × 712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.43x = 1,215,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,582.19/1,236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.14

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