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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.62, 1,702.30 and 702.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.62, 1,702.30 and 702.51 is: 969.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.62 : 1,702.30 = 702.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.62/1,702.30 = 702.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.62x = 1,702.30 × 702.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.62x = 1,195,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,882.77/1,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.41

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