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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.58, 1,387.28 and 674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.58, 1,387.28 and 674.11 is: 929.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.58 : 1,387.28 = 674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.58/1,387.28 = 674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.58x = 1,387.28 × 674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.58x = 935,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,175.95/1,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.99

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