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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.78, 1,702.61 and 674.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.78, 1,702.61 and 674.23 is: 930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.78 : 1,702.61 = 674.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.78/1,702.61 = 674.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.78x = 1,702.61 × 674.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.78x = 1,147,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,947.37/1,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.43

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