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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.46, 1,017.59 and 672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.46, 1,017.59 and 672.66 is: 1,014.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.46 : 1,017.59 = 672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.46/1,017.59 = 672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.46x = 1,017.59 × 672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.46x = 684,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,488.73/674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.87

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