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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.63, 1,701.04 and 673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.63, 1,701.04 and 673.11 is: 928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.63 : 1,701.04 = 673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.63/1,701.04 = 673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.63x = 1,701.04 × 673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.63x = 1,144,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,976.85/1,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.89

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