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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.73, 1,705.22 and 676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.73, 1,705.22 and 676.17 is: 933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.73 : 1,705.22 = 676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.73/1,705.22 = 676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.73x = 1,705.22 × 676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.73x = 1,153,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,015.23/1,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.06

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