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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.68, 1,702.42 and 674.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.68, 1,702.42 and 674.13 is: 930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.68 : 1,702.42 = 674.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.68/1,702.42 = 674.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.68x = 1,702.42 × 674.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.68x = 1,147,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,652.39/1,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.27

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