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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 1,018.80 and 674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 1,018.80 and 674.40 is: 1,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 1,018.80 = 674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/1,018.80 = 674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 1,018.80 × 674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 687,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,078.72/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.39

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