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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.98, 1,705.68 and 676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.98, 1,705.68 and 676.48 is: 933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.98 : 1,705.68 = 676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.98/1,705.68 = 676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.98x = 1,705.68 × 676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.98x = 1,153,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,858.41/1,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.56

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