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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.05, 1,019.92 and 671.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.05, 1,019.92 and 671.74 is: 1,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.05 : 1,019.92 = 671.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.05/1,019.92 = 671.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.05x = 1,019.92 × 671.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.05x = 685,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,121.94/684.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.57

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