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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.73, 1,845.41 and 674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.73, 1,845.41 and 674.66 is: 1,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.73 : 1,845.41 = 674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.73/1,845.41 = 674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.73x = 1,845.41 × 674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.73x = 1,245,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,011.71/1,229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.43

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