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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.15, 1,704.42 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.15, 1,704.42 and 675.50 is: 932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.15 : 1,704.42 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.15/1,704.42 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.15x = 1,704.42 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.15x = 1,151,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,335.71/1,235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.14

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