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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.70, 1,705.20 and 676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.70, 1,705.20 and 676.14 is: 933.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.70 : 1,705.20 = 676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.70/1,705.20 = 676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.70x = 1,705.20 × 676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.70x = 1,152,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,953.93/1,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.04

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