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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.98, 1,701.49 and 673.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.98, 1,701.49 and 673.45 is: 929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.98 : 1,701.49 = 673.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.98/1,701.49 = 673.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.98x = 1,701.49 × 673.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.98x = 1,145,868.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,868.44/1,232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.35

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