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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.80, 1,448.70 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.80, 1,448.70 and 674.20 is: 1,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.80 : 1,448.70 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.80/1,448.70 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.80x = 1,448.70 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.80x = 976,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,713.54/965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.30

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