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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.42, 1,702.07 and 673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.42, 1,702.07 and 673.89 is: 929.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.42 : 1,702.07 = 673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.42/1,702.07 = 673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.42x = 1,702.07 × 673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.42x = 1,147,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,007.95/1,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.94

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