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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.77, 1,705.37 and 676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.77, 1,705.37 and 676.23 is: 933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.77 : 1,705.37 = 676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.77/1,705.37 = 676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.77x = 1,705.37 × 676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.77x = 1,153,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,222.36/1,235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.20

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