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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.64, 1,383.08 and 671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.64, 1,383.08 and 671.08 is: 925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.64 : 1,383.08 = 671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.64/1,383.08 = 671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.64x = 1,383.08 × 671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.64x = 928,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,157.33/1,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.71

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