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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.40, 1,404.03 and 674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.40, 1,404.03 and 674.17 is: 1,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.40 : 1,404.03 = 674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.40/1,404.03 = 674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.40x = 1,404.03 × 674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.40x = 946,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,554.91/932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.18

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