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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.16, 1,706.76 and 713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.16, 1,706.76 and 713.12 is: 983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.16 : 1,706.76 = 713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.16/1,706.76 = 713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.16x = 1,706.76 × 713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.16x = 1,217,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,124.69/1,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.81

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