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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.33, 1,700.63 and 672.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.33, 1,700.63 and 672.79 is: 928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.33 : 1,700.63 = 672.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.33/1,700.63 = 672.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.33x = 1,700.63 × 672.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.33x = 1,144,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,159.24/1,232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.46

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