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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.09, 1,843.56 and 674.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.09, 1,843.56 and 674.43 is: 1,010.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.09 : 1,843.56 = 674.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.09/1,843.56 = 674.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.09x = 1,843.56 × 674.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.09x = 1,243,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,352.17/1,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.78

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