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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.83, 1,832.75 and 673.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.83, 1,832.75 and 673.73 is: 1,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.83 : 1,832.75 = 673.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.83/1,832.75 = 673.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.83x = 1,832.75 × 673.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.83x = 1,234,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,778.66/1,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.60

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