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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.48, 1,705.68 and 712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.48, 1,705.68 and 712.32 is: 982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.48 : 1,705.68 = 712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.48/1,705.68 = 712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.48x = 1,705.68 × 712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.48x = 1,214,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,989.98/1,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.62

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