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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.75, 1,702.58 and 681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.75, 1,702.58 and 681.75 is: 940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.75 : 1,702.58 = 681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.75/1,702.58 = 681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.75x = 1,702.58 × 681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.75x = 1,160,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,730.51/1,233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.82

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