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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.47, 1,706.48 and 705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.47, 1,706.48 and 705.48 is: 973.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.47 : 1,706.48 = 705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.47/1,706.48 = 705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.47x = 1,706.48 × 705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.47x = 1,203,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,887.51/1,236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.65

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