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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.28, 1,933.71 and 674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.28, 1,933.71 and 674.50 is: 1,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.28 : 1,933.71 = 674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.28/1,933.71 = 674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.28x = 1,933.71 × 674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.28x = 1,304,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,287.40/1,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.86

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