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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.38, 1,700.97 and 883.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.38, 1,700.97 and 883.46 is: 1,218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.38 : 1,700.97 = 883.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.38/1,700.97 = 883.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.38x = 1,700.97 × 883.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.38x = 1,502,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,738.96/1,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.39

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