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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.84, 1,663.94 and 674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.84, 1,663.94 and 674.58 is: 930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.84 : 1,663.94 = 674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.84/1,663.94 = 674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.84x = 1,663.94 × 674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.84x = 1,122,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,459.21/1,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.85

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