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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.15, 1,703.04 and 674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.15, 1,703.04 and 674.50 is: 930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.15 : 1,703.04 = 674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.15/1,703.04 = 674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.15x = 1,703.04 × 674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.15x = 1,148,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,700.48/1,234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.76

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