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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.59, 1,705.05 and 676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.59, 1,705.05 and 676.02 is: 932.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.59 : 1,705.05 = 676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.59/1,705.05 = 676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.59x = 1,705.05 × 676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.59x = 1,152,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,647.90/1,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.87

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