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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.55, 1,703.62 and 674.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.55, 1,703.62 and 674.99 is: 931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.55 : 1,703.62 = 674.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.55/1,703.62 = 674.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.55x = 1,703.62 × 674.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.55x = 1,149,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,926.46/1,234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.45

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