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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.51, 1,662.96 and 674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.51, 1,662.96 and 674.75 is: 1,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.51 : 1,662.96 = 674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.51/1,662.96 = 674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.51x = 1,662.96 × 674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.51x = 1,122,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,082.26/1,108.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.24

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