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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.10, 1,704.44 and 675.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.10, 1,704.44 and 675.57 is: 932.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.10 : 1,704.44 = 675.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.10/1,704.44 = 675.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.10x = 1,704.44 × 675.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.10x = 1,151,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,468.53/1,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.29

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