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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.44, 1,667.58 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.44, 1,667.58 and 674.12 is: 1,008.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.44 : 1,667.58 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.44/1,667.58 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.44x = 1,667.58 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.44x = 1,124,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,149.03/1,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.71

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