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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 1,014.49 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 1,014.49 and 182.75 is: 274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 1,014.49 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/1,014.49 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 1,014.49 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 185,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,398.05/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.12

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