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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.36, 1,663.24 and 674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.36, 1,663.24 and 674.18 is: 930.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.36 : 1,663.24 = 674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.36/1,663.24 = 674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.36x = 1,663.24 × 674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.36x = 1,121,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,323.14/1,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.28

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