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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.78, 1,708.38 and 674.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.78, 1,708.38 and 674.65 is: 1,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.78 : 1,708.38 = 674.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.78/1,708.38 = 674.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.78x = 1,708.38 × 674.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.78x = 1,152,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,550.03/1,136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.87

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