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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.50, 1,793.64 and 674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.50, 1,793.64 and 674.94 is: 1,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.50 : 1,793.64 = 674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.50/1,793.64 = 674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.50x = 1,793.64 × 674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.50x = 1,210,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,599.38/1,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.63

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