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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.21, 1,704.66 and 675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.21, 1,704.66 and 675.66 is: 932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.21 : 1,704.66 = 675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.21/1,704.66 = 675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.21x = 1,704.66 × 675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.21x = 1,151,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,770.58/1,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.45

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