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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.16, 1,629.90 and 674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.16, 1,629.90 and 674.76 is: 1,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.16 : 1,629.90 = 674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.16/1,629.90 = 674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.16x = 1,629.90 × 674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.16x = 1,099,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,791.32/1,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.48

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