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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.60, 1,388.82 and 674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.60, 1,388.82 and 674.92 is: 931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.60 : 1,388.82 = 674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.60/1,388.82 = 674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.60x = 1,388.82 × 674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.60x = 937,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,342.39/1,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.20

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