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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.62, 1,705.72 and 1,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.62, 1,705.72 and 1,050.04 is: 1,450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.62 : 1,705.72 = 1,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.62/1,705.72 = 1,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.62x = 1,705.72 × 1,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.62x = 1,791,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,074.23/1,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.71

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