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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.78, 1,663.89 and 674.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.78, 1,663.89 and 674.61 is: 930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.78 : 1,663.89 = 674.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.78/1,663.89 = 674.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.78x = 1,663.89 × 674.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.78x = 1,122,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,476.83/1,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.92

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