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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.43, 1,702.11 and 673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.43, 1,702.11 and 673.87 is: 929.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.43 : 1,702.11 = 673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.43/1,702.11 = 673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.43x = 1,702.11 × 673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.43x = 1,147,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,002.33/1,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.93

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