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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.16, 1,705.95 and 676.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.16, 1,705.95 and 676.65 is: 933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.16 : 1,705.95 = 676.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.16/1,705.95 = 676.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.16x = 1,705.95 × 676.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.16x = 1,154,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,337.46/1,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.81

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