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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.73, 1,702.62 and 702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.73, 1,702.62 and 702.52 is: 969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.73 : 1,702.62 = 702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.73/1,702.62 = 702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.73x = 1,702.62 × 702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.73x = 1,196,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,129.92/1,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.52

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