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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.81, 1,702.67 and 674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.81, 1,702.67 and 674.29 is: 930.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.81 : 1,702.67 = 674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.81/1,702.67 = 674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.81x = 1,702.67 × 674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.81x = 1,148,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,093.35/1,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.53

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