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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.40, 1,444.65 and 674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.40, 1,444.65 and 674.75 is: 930.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.40 : 1,444.65 = 674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.40/1,444.65 = 674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.40x = 1,444.65 × 674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.40x = 974,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,778.67/1,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.67

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