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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.05, 1,700.22 and 672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.05, 1,700.22 and 672.52 is: 928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.05 : 1,700.22 = 672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.05/1,700.22 = 672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.05x = 1,700.22 × 672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.05x = 1,143,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,432.84/1,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.08

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