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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.05, 1,701.60 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.05, 1,701.60 and 673.50 is: 929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.05 : 1,701.60 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.05/1,701.60 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.05x = 1,701.60 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.05x = 1,146,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,031.46/1,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.43

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