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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.12, 1,704.44 and 683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.12, 1,704.44 and 683.12 is: 942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.12 : 1,704.44 = 683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.12/1,704.44 = 683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.12x = 1,704.44 × 683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.12x = 1,164,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,337.05/1,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.69

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