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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.44, 1,703.52 and 674.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.44, 1,703.52 and 674.91 is: 931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.44 : 1,703.52 = 674.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.44/1,703.52 = 674.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.44x = 1,703.52 × 674.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.44x = 1,149,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,722.68/1,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.37

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