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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.64, 1,702.44 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.64, 1,702.44 and 674.12 is: 930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.64 : 1,702.44 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.64/1,702.44 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.64x = 1,702.44 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.64x = 1,147,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,645.48/1,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.29

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