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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.43, 1,704.94 and 675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.43, 1,704.94 and 675.95 is: 932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.43 : 1,704.94 = 675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.43/1,704.94 = 675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.43x = 1,704.94 × 675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.43x = 1,152,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,443.03/1,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.83

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