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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.57, 1,705.07 and 676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.57, 1,705.07 and 676.04 is: 932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.57 : 1,705.07 = 676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.57/1,705.07 = 676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.57x = 1,705.07 × 676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.57x = 1,152,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,683.62/1,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.92

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