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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.29, 1,426.53 and 674.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.29, 1,426.53 and 674.65 is: 930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.29 : 1,426.53 = 674.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.29/1,426.53 = 674.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.29x = 1,426.53 × 674.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.29x = 962,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,408.46/1,034.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.50

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