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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.87, 1,701.37 and 673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.87, 1,701.37 and 673.35 is: 929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.87 : 1,701.37 = 673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.87/1,701.37 = 673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.87x = 1,701.37 × 673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.87x = 1,145,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,617.49/1,232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.23

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