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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.99, 1,704.33 and 675.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.99, 1,704.33 and 675.51 is: 932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.99 : 1,704.33 = 675.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.99/1,704.33 = 675.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.99x = 1,704.33 × 675.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.99x = 1,151,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,291.96/1,234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.23

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