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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.08, 1,707.48 and 713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.08, 1,707.48 and 713.04 is: 984.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.08 : 1,707.48 = 713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.08/1,707.48 = 713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.08x = 1,707.48 × 713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.08x = 1,217,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,501.54/1,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.17

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