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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.05, 1,701.59 and 673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.05, 1,701.59 and 673.52 is: 929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.05 : 1,701.59 = 673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.05/1,701.59 = 673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.05x = 1,701.59 × 673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.05x = 1,146,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,043.02/1,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.44

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