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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.70, 1,663.94 and 674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.70, 1,663.94 and 674.63 is: 931.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.70 : 1,663.94 = 674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.70/1,663.94 = 674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.70x = 1,663.94 × 674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.70x = 1,122,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,543.45/1,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.03

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