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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.51, 1,704.96 and 675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.51, 1,704.96 and 675.98 is: 932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.51 : 1,704.96 = 675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.51/1,704.96 = 675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.51x = 1,704.96 × 675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.51x = 1,152,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,518.86/1,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.83

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