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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.63, 1,702.26 and 702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.63, 1,702.26 and 702.32 is: 969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.63 : 1,702.26 = 702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.63/1,702.26 = 702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.63x = 1,702.26 × 702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.63x = 1,195,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,531.24/1,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.12

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