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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.67, 1,215.45 and 674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.67, 1,215.45 and 674.34 is: 1,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.67 : 1,215.45 = 674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.67/1,215.45 = 674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.67x = 1,215.45 × 674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.67x = 819,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,626.55/809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.30

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