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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.06, 1,705.75 and 676.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.06, 1,705.75 and 676.53 is: 933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.06 : 1,705.75 = 676.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.06/1,705.75 = 676.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.06x = 1,705.75 × 676.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.06x = 1,153,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,989.36/1,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.60

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