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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.94, 1,704.26 and 675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.94, 1,704.26 and 675.44 is: 932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.94 : 1,704.26 = 675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.94/1,704.26 = 675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.94x = 1,704.26 × 675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.94x = 1,151,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,113.48/1,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.12

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