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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.60, 1,705.16 and 676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.60, 1,705.16 and 676.09 is: 933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.60 : 1,705.16 = 676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.60/1,705.16 = 676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.60x = 1,705.16 × 676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.60x = 1,152,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,841.62/1,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.02

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