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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.91, 1,674.81 and 1,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.91, 1,674.81 and 1,004.72 is: 1,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.91 : 1,674.81 = 1,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.91/1,674.81 = 1,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.91x = 1,674.81 × 1,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.91x = 1,682,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,706.73/1,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.05

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