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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.05, 1,011.03 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.05, 1,011.03 and 187.09 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.05 : 1,011.03 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.05/1,011.03 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.05x = 1,011.03 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.05x = 189,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,153.60/674.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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