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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.83, 1,354.60 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.83, 1,354.60 and 674.88 is: 1,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.83 : 1,354.60 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.83/1,354.60 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.83x = 1,354.60 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.83x = 914,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,194.15/905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.23

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