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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.97, 1,705.50 and 676.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.97, 1,705.50 and 676.41 is: 933.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.97 : 1,705.50 = 676.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.97/1,705.50 = 676.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.97x = 1,705.50 × 676.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.97x = 1,153,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,617.26/1,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.37

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