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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.63, 1,706.76 and 712.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.63, 1,706.76 and 712.97 is: 984.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.63 : 1,706.76 = 712.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.63/1,706.76 = 712.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.63x = 1,706.76 × 712.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.63x = 1,216,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,860.14/1,236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.01

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