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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,343.13 and 674.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,343.13 and 674.21 is: 1,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,343.13 = 674.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,343.13 = 674.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,343.13 × 674.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 905,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,542.43/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.67

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