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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.05, 1,701.62 and 673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.05, 1,701.62 and 673.51 is: 929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.05 : 1,701.62 = 673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.05/1,701.62 = 673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.05x = 1,701.62 × 673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.05x = 1,146,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,050.46/1,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.45

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