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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.82, 1,664.00 and 674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.82, 1,664.00 and 674.75 is: 931.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.82 : 1,664.00 = 674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.82/1,664.00 = 674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.82x = 1,664.00 × 674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.82x = 1,122,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,786.89/1,205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.14

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