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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.97, 1,707.10 and 713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.97, 1,707.10 and 713.03 is: 984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.97 : 1,707.10 = 713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.97/1,707.10 = 713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.97x = 1,707.10 × 713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.97x = 1,217,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,216.00/1,236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.03

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