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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.25, 1,706.04 and 676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.25, 1,706.04 and 676.72 is: 933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.25 : 1,706.04 = 676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.25/1,706.04 = 676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.25x = 1,706.04 × 676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.25x = 1,154,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,502.86/1,236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.88

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