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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.31, 1,663.34 and 674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.31, 1,663.34 and 674.18 is: 930.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.31 : 1,663.34 = 674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.31/1,663.34 = 674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.31x = 1,663.34 × 674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.31x = 1,121,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,390.56/1,205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.38

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