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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.83, 1,935.63 and 674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.83, 1,935.63 and 674.42 is: 1,011.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.83 : 1,935.63 = 674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.83/1,935.63 = 674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.83x = 1,935.63 × 674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.83x = 1,305,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,417.91/1,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.31

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