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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.27, 1,703.26 and 674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.27, 1,703.26 and 674.74 is: 931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.27 : 1,703.26 = 674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.27/1,703.26 = 674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.27x = 1,703.26 × 674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.27x = 1,149,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,257.65/1,234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.12

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