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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.85, 1,663.90 and 674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.85, 1,663.90 and 674.71 is: 931.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.85 : 1,663.90 = 674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.85/1,663.90 = 674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.85x = 1,663.90 × 674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.85x = 1,122,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,649.97/1,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.00

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