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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.70, 1,629.06 and 674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.70, 1,629.06 and 674.70 is: 1,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.70 : 1,629.06 = 674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.70/1,629.06 = 674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.70x = 1,629.06 × 674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.70x = 1,099,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,126.78/1,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.37

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