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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.45, 1,703.57 and 674.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.45, 1,703.57 and 674.95 is: 931.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.45 : 1,703.57 = 674.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.45/1,703.57 = 674.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.45x = 1,703.57 × 674.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.45x = 1,149,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,812.68/1,234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.44

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