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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.70, 2,765.31 and 674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.70, 2,765.31 and 674.42 is: 1,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.70 : 2,765.31 = 674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.70/2,765.31 = 674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.70x = 2,765.31 × 674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.70x = 1,864,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,966.54/1,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.99

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