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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.16, 1,701.72 and 673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.16, 1,701.72 and 673.64 is: 929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.16 : 1,701.72 = 673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.16/1,701.72 = 673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.16x = 1,701.72 × 673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.16x = 1,146,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,346.66/1,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.60

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