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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.16, 1,984.08 and 674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.16, 1,984.08 and 674 is: 1,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.16 : 1,984.08 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.16/1,984.08 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.16x = 1,984.08 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.16x = 1,337,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,269.92/1,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.90

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