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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.74, 1,450.98 and 678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.74, 1,450.98 and 678.58 is: 937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.74 : 1,450.98 = 678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.74/1,450.98 = 678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.74x = 1,450.98 × 678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.74x = 984,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,606.01/1,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.06

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