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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,354.72 and 673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,354.72 and 673.80 is: 1,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,354.72 = 673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,354.72 = 673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,354.72 × 673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 912,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,810.34/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.19

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