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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.90, 1,705.49 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.90, 1,705.49 and 676.36 is: 933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.90 : 1,705.49 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.90/1,705.49 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.90x = 1,705.49 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.90x = 1,153,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,513.31/1,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.34

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