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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.73, 1,626.28 and 674.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.73, 1,626.28 and 674.87 is: 1,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.73 : 1,626.28 = 674.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.73/1,626.28 = 674.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.73x = 1,626.28 × 674.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.73x = 1,097,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,517.77/1,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.79

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