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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.69, 1,388.66 and 674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.69, 1,388.66 and 674.40 is: 931.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.69 : 1,388.66 = 674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.69/1,388.66 = 674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.69x = 1,388.66 × 674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.69x = 936,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,508.93/1,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.21

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