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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.60, 1,663.65 and 674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.60, 1,663.65 and 674.46 is: 930.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.60 : 1,663.65 = 674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.60/1,663.65 = 674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.60x = 1,663.65 × 674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.60x = 1,122,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,065.38/1,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.72

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