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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.83, 1,702.70 and 674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.83, 1,702.70 and 674.28 is: 930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.83 : 1,702.70 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.83/1,702.70 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.83x = 1,702.70 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.83x = 1,148,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,099.51/1,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.52

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