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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.30, 1,701.94 and 673.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.30, 1,701.94 and 673.78 is: 929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.30 : 1,701.94 = 673.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.30/1,701.94 = 673.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.30x = 1,701.94 × 673.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.30x = 1,146,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,724.62/1,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.80

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