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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.94, 1,664.18 and 674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.94, 1,664.18 and 674.82 is: 931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.94 : 1,664.18 = 674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.94/1,664.18 = 674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.94x = 1,664.18 × 674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.94x = 1,123,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,021.95/1,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.24

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