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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.85, 1,701.38 and 673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.85, 1,701.38 and 673.35 is: 929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.85 : 1,701.38 = 673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.85/1,701.38 = 673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.85x = 1,701.38 × 673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.85x = 1,145,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,620.86/1,232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.25

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