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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.64, 1,663.82 and 674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.64, 1,663.82 and 674.51 is: 930.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.64 : 1,663.82 = 674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.64/1,663.82 = 674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.64x = 1,663.82 × 674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.64x = 1,122,263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,263.23/1,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.84

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