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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.23, 1,704.66 and 675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.23, 1,704.66 and 675.74 is: 932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.23 : 1,704.66 = 675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.23/1,704.66 = 675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.23x = 1,704.66 × 675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.23x = 1,151,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,912.48/1,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.55

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