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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.48, 1,704.96 and 675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.48, 1,704.96 and 675.96 is: 932.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.48 : 1,704.96 = 675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.48/1,704.96 = 675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.48x = 1,704.96 × 675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.48x = 1,152,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,484.76/1,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.82

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