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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226, 1,691.88 and 674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226, 1,691.88 and 674 is: 930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226 : 1,691.88 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226/1,691.88 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226x = 1,691.88 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226x = 1,140,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,327.12/1,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.12

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