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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.30, 1,418.31 and 674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.30, 1,418.31 and 674.42 is: 930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.30 : 1,418.31 = 674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.30/1,418.31 = 674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.30x = 1,418.31 × 674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.30x = 956,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,529.54/1,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.21

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