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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.56, 1,704.39 and 985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.56, 1,704.39 and 985.08 is: 1,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.56 : 1,704.39 = 985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.56/1,704.39 = 985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.56x = 1,704.39 × 985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.56x = 1,678,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,960.50/1,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.97

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