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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.67, 2,392.83 and 1,233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.67, 2,392.83 and 1,233.43 is: 1,704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.67 : 2,392.83 = 1,233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.67/2,392.83 = 1,233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.67x = 2,392.83 × 1,233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.67x = 2,951,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,388.31/1,731.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.36

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