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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.88, 1,701.37 and 673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.88, 1,701.37 and 673.34 is: 929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.88 : 1,701.37 = 673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.88/1,701.37 = 673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.88x = 1,701.37 × 673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.88x = 1,145,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,603.05/1,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.21

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