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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.45, 1,702.10 and 673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.45, 1,702.10 and 673.81 is: 929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.45 : 1,702.10 = 673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.45/1,702.10 = 673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.45x = 1,702.10 × 673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.45x = 1,146,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,892.00/1,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.82

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