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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.20, 1,706.98 and 713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.20, 1,706.98 and 713.14 is: 983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.20 : 1,706.98 = 713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.20/1,706.98 = 713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.20x = 1,706.98 × 713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.20x = 1,217,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,315.72/1,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.93

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