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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.25, 1,703.27 and 674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.25, 1,703.27 and 674.73 is: 931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.25 : 1,703.27 = 674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.25/1,703.27 = 674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.25x = 1,703.27 × 674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.25x = 1,149,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,250.00/1,234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.13

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