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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.74, 1,832.49 and 674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.74, 1,832.49 and 674.10 is: 1,010.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.74 : 1,832.49 = 674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.74/1,832.49 = 674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.74x = 1,832.49 × 674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.74x = 1,235,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,281.51/1,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.26

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