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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.50, 1,692.57 and 674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.50, 1,692.57 and 674.50 is: 930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.50 : 1,692.57 = 674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.50/1,692.57 = 674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.50x = 1,692.57 × 674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.50x = 1,141,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,638.47/1,226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.81

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