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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.49, 1,204.65 and 674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.49, 1,204.65 and 674.18 is: 1,009.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.49 : 1,204.65 = 674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.49/1,204.65 = 674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.49x = 1,204.65 × 674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.49x = 812,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,144.91/804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.52

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