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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.23, 1,705.99 and 676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.23, 1,705.99 and 676.69 is: 933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.23 : 1,705.99 = 676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.23/1,705.99 = 676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.23x = 1,705.99 × 676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.23x = 1,154,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,429.35/1,236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.83

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