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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.41, 1,700.97 and 953.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.41, 1,700.97 and 953.21 is: 1,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.41 : 1,700.97 = 953.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.41/1,700.97 = 953.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.41x = 1,700.97 × 953.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.41x = 1,621,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,373.11/1,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.55

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