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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.91, 1,702.80 and 702.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.91, 1,702.80 and 702.77 is: 969.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.91 : 1,702.80 = 702.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.91/1,702.80 = 702.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.91x = 1,702.80 × 702.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.91x = 1,196,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,677.82/1,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.82

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