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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.95, 1,702.76 and 674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.95, 1,702.76 and 674.30 is: 930.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.95 : 1,702.76 = 674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.95/1,702.76 = 674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.95x = 1,702.76 × 674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.95x = 1,148,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,159.18/1,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.48

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