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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.94, 1,708.26 and 714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.94, 1,708.26 and 714.02 is: 985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.94 : 1,708.26 = 714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.94/1,708.26 = 714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.94x = 1,708.26 × 714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.94x = 1,219,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,731.81/1,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.29

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