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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.30, 1,663.14 and 674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.30, 1,663.14 and 674.18 is: 930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.30 : 1,663.14 = 674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.30/1,663.14 = 674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.30x = 1,663.14 × 674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.30x = 1,121,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,255.73/1,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.27

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