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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.51, 1,700.90 and 673.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.51, 1,700.90 and 673.01 is: 928.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.51 : 1,700.90 = 673.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.51/1,700.90 = 673.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.51x = 1,700.90 × 673.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.51x = 1,144,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,729.31/1,232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.78

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