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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.84, 1,701.30 and 673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.84, 1,701.30 and 673.31 is: 929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.84 : 1,701.30 = 673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.84/1,701.30 = 673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.84x = 1,701.30 × 673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.84x = 1,145,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,502.30/1,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.16

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