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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.96, 1,704.20 and 675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.96, 1,704.20 and 675.44 is: 932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.96 : 1,704.20 = 675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.96/1,704.20 = 675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.96x = 1,704.20 × 675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.96x = 1,151,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,078.02/1,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.08

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