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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.46, 1,703.49 and 674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.46, 1,703.49 and 674.93 is: 931.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.46 : 1,703.49 = 674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.46/1,703.49 = 674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.46x = 1,703.49 × 674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.46x = 1,149,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,724.61/1,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.36

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