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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.70, 1,702.64 and 702.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.70, 1,702.64 and 702.77 is: 969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.70 : 1,702.64 = 702.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.70/1,702.64 = 702.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.70x = 1,702.64 × 702.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.70x = 1,196,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,564.31/1,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.90

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