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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.73, 1,703.92 and 675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.73, 1,703.92 and 675.19 is: 931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.73 : 1,703.92 = 675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.73/1,703.92 = 675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.73x = 1,703.92 × 675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.73x = 1,150,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,469.74/1,234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.76

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