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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.58, 1,703.70 and 675.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.58, 1,703.70 and 675.05 is: 931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.58 : 1,703.70 = 675.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.58/1,703.70 = 675.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.58x = 1,703.70 × 675.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.58x = 1,150,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,073.71/1,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.55

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