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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.58, 1,702.34 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.58, 1,702.34 and 674.04 is: 930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.58 : 1,702.34 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.58/1,702.34 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.58x = 1,702.34 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.58x = 1,147,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,445.25/1,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.17

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