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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.67, 1,701.06 and 673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.67, 1,701.06 and 673.14 is: 928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.67 : 1,701.06 = 673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.67/1,701.06 = 673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.67x = 1,701.06 × 673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.67x = 1,145,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,051.53/1,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.92

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