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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.93, 1,701.38 and 673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.93, 1,701.38 and 673.38 is: 929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.93 : 1,701.38 = 673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.93/1,701.38 = 673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.93x = 1,701.38 × 673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.93x = 1,145,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,675.26/1,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.23

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