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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.90, 1,708.14 and 714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.90, 1,708.14 and 714.10 is: 985.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.90 : 1,708.14 = 714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.90/1,708.14 = 714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.90x = 1,708.14 × 714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.90x = 1,219,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,782.77/1,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.36

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