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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.77, 1,706.32 and 705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.77, 1,706.32 and 705.27 is: 973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.77 : 1,706.32 = 705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.77/1,706.32 = 705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.77x = 1,706.32 × 705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.77x = 1,203,416.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,416.31/1,236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.03

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