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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.09, 1,445.70 and 674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.09, 1,445.70 and 674.93 is: 930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.09 : 1,445.70 = 674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.09/1,445.70 = 674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.09x = 1,445.70 × 674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.09x = 975,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,748.65/1,048.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.98

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