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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.52, 1,702.21 and 674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.52, 1,702.21 and 674.01 is: 930.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.52 : 1,702.21 = 674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.52/1,702.21 = 674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.52x = 1,702.21 × 674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.52x = 1,147,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,306.56/1,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.11

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