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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.43, 1,389.35 and 674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.43, 1,389.35 and 674.73 is: 931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.43 : 1,389.35 = 674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.43/1,389.35 = 674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.43x = 1,389.35 × 674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.43x = 937,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,437.81/1,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.45

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