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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.66, 1,702.49 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.66, 1,702.49 and 674.16 is: 930.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.66 : 1,702.49 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.66/1,702.49 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.66x = 1,702.49 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.66x = 1,147,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,750.66/1,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.36

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