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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.28, 1,299.30 and 674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.28, 1,299.30 and 674.50 is: 1,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.28 : 1,299.30 = 674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.28/1,299.30 = 674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.28x = 1,299.30 × 674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.28x = 876,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,372.07/867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.49

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