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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.16, 1,663.08 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.16, 1,663.08 and 674.04 is: 930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.16 : 1,663.08 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.16/1,663.08 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.16x = 1,663.08 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.16x = 1,120,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,982.44/1,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.15

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