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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.68, 1,703.97 and 675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.68, 1,703.97 and 675.23 is: 931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.68 : 1,703.97 = 675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.68/1,703.97 = 675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.68x = 1,703.97 × 675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.68x = 1,150,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,571.66/1,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.88

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