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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.99, 1,446.02 and 674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.99, 1,446.02 and 674.90 is: 931.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.99 : 1,446.02 = 674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.99/1,446.02 = 674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.99x = 1,446.02 × 674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.99x = 975,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,911.67/1,047.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.22

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