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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.87, 1,444.50 and 674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.87, 1,444.50 and 674.78 is: 930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.87 : 1,444.50 = 674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.87/1,444.50 = 674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.87x = 1,444.50 × 674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.87x = 974,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,712.49/1,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.18

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