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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.32, 1,445.61 and 674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.32, 1,445.61 and 674.97 is: 930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.32 : 1,445.61 = 674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.32/1,445.61 = 674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.32x = 1,445.61 × 674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.32x = 975,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,743.38/1,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.77

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