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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.63, 1,663.80 and 674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.63, 1,663.80 and 674.49 is: 930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.63 : 1,663.80 = 674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.63/1,663.80 = 674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.63x = 1,663.80 × 674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.63x = 1,122,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,222.07/1,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.82

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