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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.67, 1,376.78 and 674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.67, 1,376.78 and 674.05 is: 1,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.67 : 1,376.78 = 674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.67/1,376.78 = 674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.67x = 1,376.78 × 674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.67x = 928,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,011.68/918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.17

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